Coconut Free Homemade Beef Bone Broth

Total time12 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

5.0

(28)

Rich, slow-simmered bone broth is one of those kitchen projects that rewards patience in the most satisfying way — your whole house smells incredible, and the result is something store-bought versions simply cannot replicate. Many commercial broths and bouillons sneak in coconut aminos, coconut sugar, or coconut-derived additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your bowl. This recipe keeps things beautifully straightforward: beef bones roasted until deeply browned, a handful of aromatics, fresh herbs, and a long, lazy simmer that coaxes every bit of flavor and gelatin out of the bones. The apple cider vinegar is a small but smart addition — it helps draw minerals from the bones during cooking without leaving any detectable taste in the finished broth. After 10 to 12 hours on the lowest possible heat, you're left with a gorgeous amber liquid that's savory, silky, and deeply nourishing. It's endlessly versatile as a base for soups, braises, or sauces, and it freezes beautifully so you can keep a stash on hand whenever you need it.

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Ingredients

8 servings

3 lb beef bones (knuckles, marrow bones, or oxtail, or a mix)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
12 cups cold water, or enough to cover bones by 2 inches

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the beef bones in a single layer in a large roasting pan and roast for 25–30 minutes, until deeply browned on the exposed surfaces.
2
Transfer the roasted bones to a large stockpot (12-quart or larger). Pour off and discard any excess fat from the roasting pan, then add 1–2 cups of the cold water to the pan and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour this liquid into the stockpot.

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