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bone broth on the stovetop

Homemade Stovetop Bone Broth (No Slow Cooker Needed)

Rich in collagen, nourishing for the gut, skin & joints.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Servings: 2 Liters
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg Beef bones 4.4 lbs
  • 2.5 liters water 10.5 cups
  • 60 ml Apple cider vinegar ¼ cup
  • 2 Carrots (optional)
  • 4 Celery stalks (optional)
  • 1 Onion, halved (optional)
  • 3 Garlic cloves (optional)
  • 1 Bay leaf (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Dried rosemary (optional)

Method
 

  1. Rinse beef bones under cold water. Place them in your large 5 liters pot. Pour in water to cover bones by about 2-3 cm. Add apple cider vinegar and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes without heat, this helps pull minerals out of the bones.
  2. Add optional vegetables (carrots, celery, onion, garlic) and herbs to the pot for extra flavor.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat to low so the broth simmers gently with just a few bubbles. Simmer covered for 10 to 12 hours.
  4. Strain broth using a strainer and a cheesecloth or mesh cloth to get a super clear broth. Transfer to jars.
  5. Let jars cool to room temperature before placing them in the fridge. A thick fat layer will solidify on top, keep this as a natural seal. Store refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.
  6. When using broth, skim off fat and save in a freezer container. Once your container is full, render into beef tallow by melting fat slowly over low heat until all water evaporates and solids brown, then strain and store.

Notes

  • Use grass-fed, organic bones if possible for better nutrition and flavor.
  • Avoid cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cabbage) to keep the broth clear and clean tasting.
  • The broth should gel when refrigerated, a sign of good collagen content. If it doesn’t, consider adding more joints or knuckle bones next time.
  • Add sea salt and a squeeze of lemon juice to a warm cup before drinking for an energizing mineral boost.
  • Beef tallow is heat-stable and great for cooking or skincare, zero waste from your bones!