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How to make your own chicken bone broth

Use chicken bones from whole chicken, chicken wings, bone-in chicken, fried chicken dinners to make your own nutrient-dense super food called chicken bone broth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time3 hours
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bone broth, chicken, chicken bone broth

Equipment

  • large stock pot or big sauce pot

Materials

  • 1 quart Chicken bones as clean as possible
  • 2 inches Water 2 inches covering bones
  • 2 whole Carrots celery, onions (all or any combo)
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic peeled and smashed then let them sit for 10 minutes before adding
  • 1 tsp Herbs (dried, fresh use 1 tbsp) like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage are optional
  • 2 tsp Real salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Splash of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients into a sauce or soup pot.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer at least 3 hours.
  • Strain vegetables and bones.
  • Let liquid cool then pour into air tight containers.
  • Store in the fridge or freeze for later or pressure can for pantry storage.

Notes

Note: Measurements are not precise. You will get a feel for how much to add of each, You may find it needs more salt after it is done simmering if you wish to sip bone broth as a drink. 
 
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