Ginger Garlic Chicken Bone Broth
Rich, golden broth simmered low and slow. Sip it from a mug or use it for soup.
Rich, golden broth simmered low and slow. Sip it from a mug or use it for soup. This one takes 8 hr 15 min start to finish and serves 10. It earned a spot in our wellness drinks deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
Why you'll love it
- Ready in 8 hr 15 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: broth, gluten-free, dairy-free, freezer-friendly, slow-cooker
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Ginger Garlic Chicken Bone Broth
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken bones, wings or backs
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chunked
- 2 celery stalks, chunked
- 1 head garlic, halved
- 3 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 12 cups water
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Put everything except the salt in a slow cooker or large stockpot.
- Slow cooker: cook on low 8 to 12 hours. Stovetop: bring to a boil, then barely simmer 4 to 6 hours, skimming any foam.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and season with salt.
- Chill overnight, lift off the fat, and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 6 months.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.
