Crock Pot Broth
Whether you are looking to save money, eat healthy, or reduce waste in your kitchen, making your own bone broth is a simple thing to do. There is not a lot of active prep time for this recipe- 10-15 minutes for the simplest version, 20 if you are adding more vegetables. Inactive time can be as little as overnight to 24 hours for a deeper flavor.
Gather Ingredients and Materials
For the most basic broth you will need
Leftover bones. Here I am using ham.
Water to cover. I am using 9 cups.
1-3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
1 Medium onion
4+ Garlic cloves
1 Crock Pot
Knife
Cutting board
Ladle
Bowl
Gather Optional Ingredients
Carrots, celery, or other vegetables
Herbs to taste
Peppercorns
Dried peppers
Prepare Bones
Put bones in the crock pot.
Add apple cider vinegar and cover.
This helps pull out the nutrients.
Chop Vegetables
Rough chop the vegetables into 2-3 inch sticks.
Quarter the onions.
Garlic cloves can be tossed in whole or crushed either with the flat of your knife or between two large spoons.
Add Vegetables and Optional Ingredients to the Crock Pot
Cover With Water
Cover Crock Pot
Cover crock pot with lid and cook on low for 8-24 hours. Do not lift the lid until you're done!
Strain
When broth has cooked to the desired time, turn off the crock pot.
Strain out the vegetables, herbs, and bones. Throw away.
Enjoy!
Home-made broth is very versatile. Use in soups and stews, drink on its own, or add flavor to other from- scratch recipes.