Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

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Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this sipping broth is the kind of thing that makes you feel better just holding the mug. Fresh ginger, turmeric, rosemary, and thyme do the heavy lifting here, building layers of flavor that feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. For anyone avoiding cured or processed ingredients, this recipe is completely clean — every component is a whole food you can see and name, from the beef bones to the apple cider vinegar that helps pull minerals out before the heat even kicks in. There are no packaged stocks, no flavor packets, and no hidden additives to second-guess. The low, slow simmer is what transforms these simple ingredients into something rich and satisfying, and the technique of blanching the bones first keeps the final broth clear and pure-tasting rather than murky. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives at the end brighten everything up just before serving. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to make on a Sunday and sip from 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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