Easy Crockpot Bone Broth
This Easy Crockpot Bone Broth is made from the scraps of a whole chicken, some veggies and spices in the slow cooker! Paleo, whole30 and budget friendly!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb bones from chicken or beef The more bones, the better. You can use the scraps from a whole roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken, or raw bones
- 2 cups celery stalks halved - optional
- 1 cup carrots halved - optional
- 1 cup onion quartered - optional
- sprigs fresh thyme + rosemary optional
- salt/pepper to taste
- 8 cups water (approximately, fill to the top of your crockpot)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a crockpot (bones, scraps, fat, etc). Cover with water and cook on low for at least 12 hours (16-18 is best).
- You may need to adjust the amount of water depending on the size of your crockpot. You can fill to the top of the crockpot!
- Allow broth to cool slightly, and run through a fine mesh strainer into a large pot or container. (This will just be easier to do if it is not scalding hot).
- Storage: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or put in the freezer until ready to use!
- Optional, but recommended: Carefully remove carrots, onions + celery from the strainer and place into blender. Puree in blender until smooth (You may need to add a little broth to the blender depending on it’s power)
- Stir veggie puree into strained broth and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Notes
Can you make this bone broth in the instant pot?
Yes, you can! I prefer to cook my bone broth in the slow cooker, but you can cook this in your instant pot for 120 minutes on high pressure. Depending on the size of your instant pot, you may need more or less water. Make sure you DO NOT fill above the max fill line! Leave about an inch and half before the max fill line.
Storage:
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or put in the freezer until ready to use!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 65kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 11015IU | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.9mg