Whole 30 Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
Rich, golden, and deeply savory, this homemade chicken bone broth is the kind of kitchen project that rewards your patience in the best possible way. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives, natural flavors, or sweeteners that can quietly derail a Whole30 reset ā making a batch from scratch the smartest move you can make. The blanching step at the start pulls out impurities so your finished broth is clean and clear, while the apple cider vinegar rest draws minerals from the bones before the long, slow simmer even begins. Aromatics like fresh thyme, parsley, garlic, and bay leaves build layers of flavor that no carton from the shelf can match. After three to four hours on the lowest heat, you're left with a liquid that's golden, fragrant, and just slightly viscous ā exactly the body you want. Use it as a base for soups and braises, sip it warm from a mug, or freeze it in portions so you always have a compliant, nourishing staple on hand.
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8 servings
- 3 lb chicken bones and carcasses (backs, necks, wings, or a mix)
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 10ā12 cups cold water, or enough to cover by 1 inch
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken 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, discarding the blanching liquid. Wipe out the pot. This step removes impurities that would cloud the finished broth.
- 2
Return the rinsed bones to the clean pot. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and ginger (if using). Pour in enough cold water to cover everything by about 1 inch (10ā12 cups). Let the pot sit, uncovered, for 20 minutes ā the vinegar begins drawing minerals from the bones during this rest.
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