Slow-Cooked Bone Broth: Benefits & Simple Recipe
Bone broth is like a warm hug in a mug: soothing, nourishing, and full of goodness for your body and soul. Plus, it’s surprisingly simple to make! I prepare this once a week for broth all week and drink mine in the morning for a protein-rich sip that’s also SO warming and yummy. I whip up my rich and nutrient-packed bone broth using a slow cooker, though a stovetop or crockpot on low will work just as well.
What You’ll Need:
4-6 beef marrow bones
2 chopped onions
2 celery ribs
4 carrots
2 bay leaves
A thumb-sized knob of ginger
2 tablespoons of salt
16 cups of water (or enough to fully cover everything)
The Process:
Prep Your Ingredients: Toss the bones, peeled and trimmed veggies, ginger, bay leaves, and salt into your slow cooker.
Add Water: Pour in enough water to submerge everything completely.
Cook Low and Slow: Set your slow cooker to low (8 hours) or high (6–8 hours, depending on your model) and let the magic happen. This slow simmer draws out protein amino acids, collagen, minerals, and rich flavours.
Cool & Strain: Once it’s done, turn off the cooker and let it cool for about 20 minutes. Then strain the broth into a terrine or storage container.
Store: Pop it in the fridge to store, or enjoy it warm right away!
Why Bone Broth is the best
This broth is packed with collagen, minerals, and amino acids that support your skin, gut, joints, and immune system. Plus, it’s deeply hydrating and deliciously comforting.
Pro tip: You can sip it on its own, use it as a base for soups, or add it to recipes for an extra nutritional boost. My dog LOVES it topped on her meals.
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Give it a try—your body (and taste buds) will thank you!
xx, SS