If you haven't heard by now, Bone Broth is amazing for you! There are numerous health benefits such as for your gut health, joints, skin, immune system and more! Also... it actually taste awesome adding it to other dishes that call for broth. So, let's get to it then! Here's a super easy method of making Simple Bone Broth with Slow Cooker.
Simple Bone Broth with Slow Cooker Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs bones - I usually use pork bones (and with bone marrow!), but it's really up to you.
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrot, chopped
- ½ onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, sliced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Water (enough to cover bones in your slow cooker. My slow cooker is 5 quart.)
- Salt and pepper, as desired
Simple Bone Broth with Slow Cooker Instructions
The first thing I do is blanch it. To do this, place the bones in a pot and cover the bones with cold water. Bring to a boil, and let them cook for about 10 minutes before draining. This helps clarify your broth.
Put bones and vegetables into the slow cooker and top with water until covered.
Cook on low for 8-24 hours. I know that seems like a wide range. It's cause technically you can start eating/drinking it at 8 but the longer you cook it the more rich it becomes. So if you're not in hurry. Why not go longer! Season with salt and pepper as desired. You can strain it if you would like just pure clear stock, but if not, then don't worry about it.
By the way, you can totally just drink the broth as is! After dumping some clear broth in to a container and popping in to the freezer, I like to enjoy the broth with all the veggies and some of the meat that gets left behind from the bones.
One more thing! Check your bones for bone marrow! That stuff is some delicious and nutritious goodness that has many health benefits! When I was little, sucking out the bone marrow out of my mom's bone broths was like my favorite part of dinner!
Recipes that use Bone Broth
Looking for some awesome recipes that use bone broth? Here's 17cto give you some ideas! There's entrees, soups, sauces, and even a smoothie one!
- One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Veggies
- Strip Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Mustard Roasted Asparagus
- Easy and Delicious Paleo Pumpkin Chili
- Paleo Mashed Potatoes with Slow Cooker
- Paleo Cream of Pumpkin Soup
- Mexican Chicken Soup
- Nomato Sauce (AIP Nightshade-Free Marinara)
- Bone Broth Soup
- Grass-fed Stout Beef Stew
- French Onion Soup
- Immune Boosting Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Soup
- Instant Pot/Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry
- Paleo Beef Chili
Simple Bone Broth with Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs bones – I usually use pork bones (and with bone marrow!), but it’s really up to you.
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrot, chopped
- ½ onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, sliced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Water (enough to cover bones in your slow cooker. My slow cooker is 5 quart.)
- Salt and pepper, as desired
Instructions
The first thing I do is blanch it. To do this, place the bones in a pot and cover the bones with cold water. Bring to a boil, and let them cook for about 10 minutes before draining. This helps clarify your broth.
Put bones and vegetables into the slow cooker and top with water until covered.
Cook on low for 8-24 hours. I know that seems like a wide range. It’s cause technically you can start eating/drinking it at 8 but the longer you cook it the more rich it becomes. So if you’re not in hurry. Why not go longer! Season with salt and pepper as desired. You can strain it if you would like just pure clear stock, but if not, then don’t worry about it.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 99mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 36g
Rachel says
I'm so in awe of people that make their own bone broth! I just pour Kettle & Fire out of a carton, lol. Pricey but the convenience is sooooo nice!
Katja says
I love making bone broth. I love that you add ginger to yours. I do too.
20 Dishes says
There is nothing better than some homemade bone broth. Deeply nutritional and highly flavorful.
Carrie Forrest says
I love bone broth and all of it's lovely benefits!
Becky Winkler says
I didn't know that blanching the bones first helps clarify the broth. Great tip!
Taesha says
Homemade bone brother is so amazing on many levels and making it in your slow cooker just sweetens the deal!
Jessica DeMay says
I love making bone broth in the slow cooker- it's so hands off. I have never used pork bones- I have to try that!
ChihYu says
Love bone broth and this simple version looks so delicious. I love it !!
Stacey L Crawford says
I have never made bone broth before. I buy it all the time, but it seems fairly simple, so I should give it a go and try it.
Michele Spring says
I loooooove slow cooker bone broth. I haven't tried adding ginger to mine - I'm going to do that next time I make up a batch!
Anya says
I love bone broth made from chicken bones - the best flavor!! I make it regularly and always keep it on hand.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Look at that beautiful broth! There is nothing better and more nourishing. I've been sick for over a week now and bone broth has been a staple.
Renee Kohley says
So easy! Love the scallions in your recipe!
Allison Wojtowecz says
Love me some good homemade bone broth!
Noline says
I am sitting here sipping my bone broth whilst reading your blog.
I kind of expected to see some chilies or spice in your broth. And then I saw the ginger. 🙂 I love the spice in your food.
Tina T says
Ha! Ginger is the way to go! Thank you!