Mustard Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

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Mustard 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 genuinely nurtured from the inside out. A long, slow simmer draws rich minerals and collagen from the beef bones, resulting in a broth that's silky, complex, and satisfying enough to drink straight from a mug. Store-bought broths and bouillons are notorious for sneaking in condiment-derived ingredients and spice blends that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding mustard — making a homemade version like this one the smartest move. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward: aromatics, fresh herbs, a splash of apple cider vinegar to help pull nutrients from the bones, and a finishing squeeze of lemon if you like a little brightness. The technique is simple but intentional — blanching the bones first removes impurities, and keeping the heat at a bare whisper of a simmer is what gives the finished broth that gorgeous clarity and depth. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience, filling your kitchen with an incredible aroma for hours before you even take the first sip.

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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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