How To Make Bone Broth in 6 Easy Steps

January is a time for setting new goals and resolutions. Since we are still in the prime months of the winter season, we love making bone broth to keep and make soups, sauces, gravies, and to add flavor to our favorite recipes. 

Bone broth is a popular staple in many classic recipes and a fantastic way to get in all of your nutrients. A healthy and easy bone broth, for example, could be made from a whole roasted chicken. However, you can also make the broth from beef or pork bones as well. 

The health benefits of bone broth are also endless. High in vitamins, minerals, collagen, and amino acids, this broth supports bone and joint health and makes nutrients easy for the body to absorb. It is truly the perfect food for wanting to bounce back on your diet after the holidays.

Below is one of our favorite recipes for bone broth comes from The Minimalist Baker, which only requires a few ingredients and can be made in 6 easy steps. 

1. Simply save the bones from your roasted chicken (including legs and wings that may have been on the serving platter), *or purchase bones from a local butcher, like Goffle Road Poultry* and add to a large pot or Dutch oven. We also included the lemon wedges and rosemary that were cooked with our whole roasted chicken*, but this is optional.

2. Then simply top with filtered water until generously covered (about 12 cups / 2880 ml).

3. Next, add in a bit of salt to season the broth (you can add more later).

4. Then add 1-2 Tbsp (15-30ml) apple cider vinegar, which is added primarily as the acidity breaks down the collagen and makes it more abundant in the broth. You can also sub lemon juice, but we prefer apple cider vinegar.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until reduced by 1/3 or 1/2, leaving you with 6-8 cups of bone broth. The more it reduces, the more intense the flavor becomes and the more collagen is extracted. We find 12 hours to be the perfect cook time.

6. Strain and use or store.

The best part about bone broth is that it can last for up to 2 months by storing in a glass jar (make sure to leave space on the top to allow for expansion). 

Creating your own bone broth allows for experimenting with a lot of delicious and healthy recipes to keep you on track all winter long!