Paleo Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Slow-simmered and deeply golden, this bone broth is the kind of thing that warms you from the inside out — the sort of recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible for hours. Beef bones are blanched first to remove impurities, then returned to the pot with apple cider vinegar, which helps draw minerals out of the bones before the long, gentle simmer even begins. Fresh ginger, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, and a generous handful of parsley layer in an earthy, aromatic complexity that store-bought broth simply cannot replicate. Everything in this recipe is exactly what a grain-free, whole-foods approach calls for — real bones, vegetables, herbs, and nothing else. The result is a rich, nourishing sipping broth you can ladle straight into a mug, finished with a bright squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives if you like. It's the kind of foundational recipe worth keeping in your regular rotation, whether you're sipping it solo or using it as a base for soups and braises.

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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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