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Slow Cooker Bone Broth

By Catherine McCord

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Cooks' Note

This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Slow Cooker Bone Broth".

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    24 hours

  • Yield

    8–10 Servings

Ingredients

10–12 pounds beef bones
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 onions, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled and cut in half
2 celery stalks, cut in half
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons peppercorns
4 stems parsley
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Place the beef bones in the slow cooker, and place the remaining ingredients on top.

    Step 2

    2. Add enough water to the slow cooker to cover everything.

    Step 3

    3. Cover, set the slow cooker to high, and cook for 24–72 hours.

    Step 4

    4. Strain the liquid, place in the refrigerator to cool, remove the solidified fat from the top, and use as desired.

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