Wheat Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Wheat Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Bone broth is one of those deeply nourishing things that feels almost medicinal, and this version is built to be sipped straight from a mug rather than just used as a cooking base. The combination of fresh ginger, turmeric, rosemary, and thyme makes the whole kitchen smell incredible as it slowly simmers down into something rich, golden, and genuinely restorative. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from wheat, so there's no label-reading anxiety or worrying about hidden grain-based additives sneaking in — just clean, whole-food goodness from start to finish. The apple cider vinegar soak before heating is a smart step that helps pull minerals from the bones, giving the finished broth real depth and body. A slow, gentle simmer is the real secret — keeping the heat low and patient means the broth stays clear and develops that silky, almost velvety texture instead of turning cloudy and flat. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives, it's warming and bright in equal measure. Whether you're sipping it as a morning ritual or using it as a base for soups and sauces, this is the kind of recipe worth making on repeat.

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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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