Barley Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Barley Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Warm, deeply golden, and fragrant with ginger, turmeric, and fresh herbs, this sipping broth is the kind of thing that makes you feel better just holding the mug. The long, slow simmer draws rich minerals and collagen from the beef bones, building a savory depth that store-bought cartons simply can't match. A splash of apple cider vinegar added before the heat goes on is the quiet secret here — it helps pull even more goodness out of the bones before the broth ever reaches a bubble. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, packaged broths and stocks can be a minefield of hidden additives and malt-derived ingredients, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every single thing going into your cup. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of barley and any grain-based additions — just bones, vegetables, aromatics, and water doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Finish each mug with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives for a little brightness that lifts the whole thing. It's nourishing, clean, and genuinely delicious whether you're sipping it solo or using it as a base for soups and sauces all week long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lb beef bones (knuckle, marrow, or neck bones)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 cups cold water
3 medium carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh turmeric, sliced, or 1 tsp ground turmeric
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ bunch fresh parsley (stems and leaves)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the beef bones in the stockpot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then drain and rinse the bones under cold running water to remove any grey foam or impurities. Rinse the pot as well.
2
Return the cleaned bones to the pot. Add the apple cider vinegar and 10 cups cold water. Let the bones soak for 20 minutes — this helps draw minerals from the bones before heat is applied.

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