Pecan Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

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Pecan Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Slow-simmered and deeply golden, this bone broth is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible for hours. Beef bones are blanched first to remove impurities, then coaxed low and slow with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, turmeric, and a generous bundle of herbs — the result is a rich, aromatic broth that's genuinely nourishing and full of layered flavor. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives at the end brighten everything up just before serving. Tree nut allergies can make store-bought broths and wellness drinks a gamble, since shared facilities and unexpected additives are common, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. There's nothing hiding in this pot — just bones, vegetables, and herbs doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Sip it straight from a mug on a cold afternoon or use it as a base for soups and grains; either way, it delivers serious depth without any of the label-reading stress.

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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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