Slow Cooker Bone Broth
12
- Prep Time30 min
- Total Time11 h 30 min
- Makes8 cups
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Sip this bone broth straight-up or use it as a base for soup.
Ingredients
1.5 kg mixed (beef) bones, such as knuckle, neck, back, shank, etc.
1 tbsp canola oil
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley stems
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp salt
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 475F. Place bones in a roasting pan. Drizzle with oil, then toss to coat. Roast, turning bones occasionally, until they smell like roast beef and are dark brown, 30 to 40 min.
USING tongs, transfer bones, to a 4-quart slow cooker. Carefully drain and discard fat from roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into roasting pan. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then pour into the slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, then pour in enough water to cover bones.
COVER and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.
USING tongs, remove bones to a large bowl. Remove any meat from bones (for another use), then discard bones. Skim off any remaining fat. Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into Mason jars. Seal and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 9, Protein 1g, Fat 1g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 149mg.
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