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bone broth top down view in 3 jars
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Bone Broth in a Crock Pot/Slow Cooker

Easily make your own nutritious broth and freeze for future use!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Slow cooker time1 day 12 hours
Total Time1 day 12 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 quarts
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Sula
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Crockpot/slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 3-4 # poultry bones
  • 10-12 cups water
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 2 TB apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 peppercorns
  • Parsley or other fresh herbs – optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set cook cycle to low, on the longest cycle available. When cycle is finished, re-start. Continue cooking for at least 24 to 48 hours.
    ingredients in a crock pot
  • Allow to cool, then separate broth from solids.
    cooked solid ingredients in a cheesecake lined colander
  • Place in freezer-safe containers and freeze for future use.
    bone broth top down view in 3 jars

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6811IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.