Chicken Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Chicken Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Warm, deeply golden, and layered with the earthy brightness of fresh ginger and turmeric, this beef bone broth is the kind of thing you'll want to sip straight from a mug on a cold afternoon. It's built entirely on beef bones — knuckle, marrow, or neck — so anyone avoiding poultry can enjoy every last drop without a second thought. The apple cider vinegar soak before simmering is a smart technique that helps draw minerals from the bones, giving the finished broth real body and depth. Aromatics like rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a generous knob of fresh turmeric do the heavy lifting on flavor, turning a simple pot of water into something that smells absolutely incredible. A long, low simmer — four hours at barely a bubble — is what separates this from a quick stock, coaxing out that silky, collagen-rich texture you just can't rush. Finish each mug with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives, and it feels almost restaurant-worthy. Whether you're batch-cooking for the week or just craving something restorative, this broth delivers serious comfort with nothing but clean, straightforward ingredients.

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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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