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Homemade Crockpot Bone Broth Recipe

Make nutrient-rich slow cooker bone broth at home with this easy, homemade bone broth recipe—perfect for beginners learning to cook from scratch. Includes tips for storage, health benefits, and simple ways to use bone broth in everyday meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mesh strainer
  • glass jars

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken bones
  • 2-3 carrots unpeeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 onion washed, unpeeled, and cut into large chunks
  • 2-3 stalks of celery with the leaves, cleaned and cut into large chunks
  • 5 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vineager1
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper or ½ tsp black peppercorns
  • 12 cups water more as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place bones, veggies, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. 
  • Roast for about 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Transfer roasted bones and veggies to a 6 quart crockpot or slow cooker. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper. Then completely cover with water. 
  • Cook on low for 24 hours. You may need to add more water so that the bones stay submerged. 
  • Strain the broth using a fine-mesh strainer and then pour into glass jars for storage.
  • Notes: Broth will keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.