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Easy Homemade Chicken Bone Broth

3 Mason Jars Lined up vertically with rich brown chicken stock in them on a white kitchen towel.
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This is a simple homemade chicken stock / chicken bone broth recipe, especially if you have chicken bones or carcass hanging about from another recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 - 4lb chicken carcass / bones
  • 1 onion, chunked - can leave peel on
  • 1 garlic head, cut in half lengthwise (see pic)
  • 2-3 carrots, chunked - peel on
  • 2-3 celery stalks with leaves, chunked
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ~12 cups water
  • handful of parsley - optional
  • 5-10 sprigs thyme - optional
  • 1 tsp turmeric - optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a 10 or 12 quart stockpot. 
  • Bring to a boil,  Simmer on low for 6-8 hours covered.  Check water levels and add a little if needed.  This isn't rocket science so don't overthink it.  Try it once the easiest way possible and expand on it as you have time and the knowledge to know how "strong" you want your broth!
  • Strain solids. Go ahead and eat the carrots if you like or discard them.
  • Fill quart or pint size mason jars.  Leave an inch or two at the top of the jars for expansion if you're gonna freeze the broth.  Happy & healthy drinking!  Beckie

Notes

  • Stock is done when it tastes good to you.  This may only take 2-4 hours.  Play with it and don't stress too much!

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