Shellfish Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Shellfish Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Warming, deeply golden, and layered with the kind of flavor that only comes from a long, patient simmer, this bone broth is the kind of thing you'll want to sip straight from a mug on a cold afternoon. Beef bones, fresh ginger, turmeric, and a whole bundle of herbs come together in a broth that feels genuinely restorative — earthy, aromatic, and just a little bright from a squeeze of lemon at the end. The apple cider vinegar soak before heating is a smart step that helps draw minerals from the bones, giving the finished broth real body and depth. A gentle, low simmer over four hours is what separates this from anything you'd find in a carton at the store — no shortcuts, just honest, slow cooking. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant- or meat-based, there's zero concern about hidden shellfish derivatives that can sneak into store-bought stocks and seasoning blends. Finishing with fresh chives and lemon keeps things bright and clean without overcomplicating what is already a beautifully simple recipe. Whether you're sipping it solo or using it as a base for soups and sauces, this broth is one of those foundational recipes worth coming back to again and again.

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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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