The Best Bone Broth Recipe

In my mom’s house, there was never a day when we did not have soup simmering on the stove or stored in the fridge. What’s the number one ingredient in soup? The broth of course! If it wasn’t chicken broth in our house, it was this homemade bone broth.

So, if you haven’t jumped on the bone broth train yet, I think it is due time. Traditional bone broth has been popular for centuries across many cultures (think Vietnamese pho broth) and to no surprise! I promise you’re going to love this savory, flavorful, collagen-rich broth. I truly think this is the best bone broth recipe!

How to Make Bone Broth

Six ingredients is all you need to make this easy bone broth recipe. Let the simmering and the ingredients do their magic!

• Bake the bones: Bring the oven to 400°F. Assemble the bones on a baking sheet or roasting pans. Drizzle them with olive oil and bake them for 20 minutes.
• Season the broth: Place the bones in a large pot filled with water, salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Optionally, add in handful of garlic cloves.
• Simmer the broth: Bring the broth to a boil and turn the heat down low for it to simmer for eight hours.
• Strain the broth: Strain the broth through a cheese cloth or pour it through a fine-mesh sieve. Enjoy!

Expert Tips to Nail this Bone Broth Recipe

I’ve learned that making bone broth isn’t quite the same as making traditional broth. However, it doesn’t mean that it’s any harder! Check out my tips to help you nail the recipe like a pro.

• Use good quality bones: The quality of the bones makes a huge difference in flavor. Opt for organic bones at the supermarket or head to a local butcher you trust. I get mine from a nearby farmer’s market and I ask for joints and marrow bones like oxtails, ribs, knuckles, and short ribs.
• Use beef bones for the extra collagen: While you can use chicken, turkey, lamb or pork bones, my personal favorite is beef bones. They contain so much marrow and collagen, yielding a beef bone broth that’s super flavorful.
• Don’t skip roasting the bones: Roasting the bones first adds so much flavor to the broth. It’s tempting to just use raw bones but roasted bones add a wonderful depth of flavor – so don’t skip this step!
• If you use chicken bones, use rotisserie chicken bones: Rotisserie chicken bones have so much more flavor because they’ve been roasted low and slow. If you prefer a chicken bone broth, this is the way to go!
• Don’t boil the broth on high. If you boil the broth on high, it will turn cloudy and won’t develop as much flavor. A low simmer for 8-12 hours is the best way to go for the best bone breakdown.
• Use up any veggie scraps: Add in the spices, vegetables, and herbs you like most to your simmering broth. If you know you’re going to make broth, keep your veggies in the freezer and use them up with this recipe. My go-to’s are aromatics like carrots, celery, and onions.

Different Ways to Use Broth

Now for the fun part! Bone broth can be used in so many different ways. Many people like to sip on it for a light, for a light, yet protein-rich snack. If that’s not your style, substitute it anywhere you would use traditional broth or stock. We love using it in wonton soup, parmesan risotto, beef and barley stew, rice noodle soup with beef, and beef stroganoff.

Storing Bone Broth

Many people like to make a huge batch of broth and store a bit in the fridge for immediate use and the rest in the freezer for later use. Do what best suits you!

• Refrigerator: Bone broth will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days when stored in an airtight container. Mason jars are my favorite for this.
• Freezer: To keep the bone broth on hand for up to six months, store it in a cylindrical plastic container. Avoid freezing in glass as it may shatter.

More Soup Recipes

• Italian Sausage Kale Soup – Protein-rich spicy Italian soup
• Grandma’s White Bean Soup – White bean and pork chop soup
• Healthy Buckwheat Soup – Grain and bone-in meat soup
• Cabbage Roll Soup – Cabbage and meat stew

Recipe

The Best Bone Broth Recipe

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Servings

8 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This bone broth recipe is ultra savory, full of flavor, & crazy easy to make. Drink it straight or use it in everything from risottos, sauces, soups & stews!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bones beef, chicken, or pork
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 qts water
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp sea salt adjust to taste
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the bones on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake the bones for 20 minutes.
  
• Transfer the roasted bones to a large pot. Add the water, salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns into the pot.
  
• Bring the broth to a boil. Turn the heat to low and allow the broth to simmer for at least 8 hours.
  
• Strain the bone broth through a cheesecloth. Use it right away or store it for later use. Enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

The Best Bone Broth Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 896mg37%

Potassium 4mg0%

Carbohydrates 0.2g0%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.001g0%

Protein 0.03g0%

Vitamin A 5IU0%

Vitamin C 0.02mg0%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.