
Rich, deeply savory, and made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, this slow cooker bone broth is the kind of nourishing staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every label and avoiding the long, unpredictable ingredient lists found in store-bought broths and bouillons — this recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping things simple and transparent from start to finish. Roasting the beef bones first builds a deep, caramelized flavor base before anything even hits the slow cooker, so the final broth is complex and satisfying without relying on additives or flavor enhancers. The apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals and collagen from the bones over the long, low cook, which is why a properly made batch will turn almost jelly-like once chilled — that gel is a sign you did everything right. Aromatics like carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and fresh thyme do the heavy lifting on flavor, and the 20-to-24-hour cook time means you can set it and forget it overnight. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve and skimming the chilled fat layer gives you a clean, clear broth that's as versatile as it is comforting — sip it warm from a mug, use it as a cooking liquid for grains, or freeze it in portions for whenever you need it most.
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Heat 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 deeply browned on the surface.
Transfer the roasted bones to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato paste, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, salt, and apple cider vinegar.
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