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Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Beef, Chicken, or Fish) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Beef, Chicken, or Fish)

A deeply comforting and restorative homemade bone broth recipe, perfect for the slow cooker. This liquid gold is packed with collagen, minerals, and amino acids to support gut health, joint mobility, and glowing skin. Ideal for a keto lifestyle or anyone looking to add a powerhou
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings: 4 quart
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

  • 4 quarts / 3.8 liters cold water (filtered or reverse-osmosis is best)
  • 4 pounds (1.8 kg / 3.97 lb) large beef bones, leftover bones from 1 pastured chicken (with feet), or fish bones and heads
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 teaspoons (6 g / 0.21 oz) minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g / 0.42 oz) fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g / 0.04 oz) fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ heaping teaspoon dried)
  • For a deeper, richer flavor, roast beef or chicken bones in the oven at 400°F / 200°C for 30-45 minutes until golden brown before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • A high-quality broth will become gelatinous and jiggly when chilled. This is a sign of a high collagen content! If yours doesn't gel, try adding more joint-rich bones like chicken feet or beef knuckles next time.

Method
 

  1. Combine all in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Secure the lid and set the heat to high for 1 hour.
  2. After the first hour, reduce the heat to low. Allow the broth to simmer for a minimum of 24 hours (1 day) and up to 72 hours (3 days). The longer it simmers, the more rich and nutrient-dense it will become.
  3. Once the simmering is complete, carefully pour the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or pot.
  4. Discard the bones and vegetable solids.
  5. Do not skim the fat from the surface; this healthy fat is key for a keto-friendly broth and adds incredible flavor and satiety.
  6. Let the broth cool before transferring it to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in portions for up to 6 months.
  7. Freeze your finished broth in ice cube trays or silicone muffin molds.
  8. Once frozen, transfer the pucks to a freezer bag for perfectly portioned broth ready for sipping or adding to sauces and recipes.
  9. Check the water level every 24 hours. If it has reduced significantly, top it off with a bit of hot filtered water to ensure the bones remain submerged.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalProtein: 9gFat: 0.5g

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