Healing Bone Broth

A nourishing broth made by simmering beef bones with vegetables and herbs for hours.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Beef Bones (preferably marrow and knuckle bones)1Kilogram
Carrot (chopped)2Count
Celery Stalk (chopped)2Count
Onion (quartered)1Count
Garlic (crushed)4Clove
Bay Leaf2Count
Black Peppercorns1Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar2Tbsp
Water (enough to cover the bones)4Liters
Parsley (fresh, added at the end)1Bunch
Sea Salt (to taste)1Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  2. Transfer the roasted bones to a large stockpot. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  3. Pour apple cider vinegar over the bones and vegetables, then add enough water to cover them completely.
  4. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 12 hours.
  5. During the simmering process, occasionally skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
  6. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the parsley to the pot.
  7. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding the solids.
  8. Season the broth with sea salt to taste before serving or storing.

Prep

  • Thaw beef bones if frozen
  • Soak bones in cold water for 1 hour to remove impurities

Kitchen equipment

Fine-mesh SieveLarge Stockpot