Rice Free Lemon Garlic Bone Broth

Total time12 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 hr

4.5

(21)

Bone broth is one of those deeply nourishing staples that rewards patience, and this version layers in bright lemon, roasted garlic, and warming spices to make every sip genuinely craveable. Starting with oven-roasted bones builds a rich, amber-colored base that a quick stovetop broth simply can't match — that caramelized depth is the whole foundation. Apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones during the long, lazy simmer, while turmeric and ginger add an earthy, anti-inflammatory warmth that makes this feel like more than just a cooking ingredient. Fresh lemon zest and a final squeeze of lemon juice keep the flavor lifted and bright rather than heavy, which is a welcome contrast to the richness of the marrow. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and starch-free, so there's nothing to second-guess — just clean, whole-food components doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Sip it straight from a mug, use it as the base for soups and braises, or freeze it in portions for whenever you need a flavor boost that store-bought cartons simply can't replicate.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb mixed beef or chicken bones (knuckles, marrow bones, backs, or feet)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
6 garlic cloves, smashed
3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1 lemon, zest peeled in wide strips (avoid the white pith)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 small bunch fresh parsley (stems and leaves)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
10 cups cold water, or enough to cover bones by 2 inches

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the bones in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, until deep golden brown on the surface.
2
Transfer the roasted bones to a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, lemon zest strips, thyme, rosemary, parsley, turmeric, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Pour in the cold water until the bones are submerged by at least 2 inches.

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