High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Slow Cooker Bone Broth
Store-bought broths and stocks are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners, and high fructose corn syrup can show up in the most unexpected pantry staples. Making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your bowl, and this slow cooker method makes the process genuinely hands-off. Roasting the beef bones first at high heat builds a deep, caramelized flavor that you simply cannot get from a carton, and the long low-and-slow cook — anywhere from 20 to 24 hours — draws out collagen until the broth sets into a satisfying, wobbly gel when chilled. Apple cider vinegar helps coax minerals and gelatin from the bones, while carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and fresh thyme round out the flavor with nothing artificial in sight. The result is a rich, golden broth that works as a sipping drink, a base for soups and stews, or a secret weapon for deglazing a pan. Once you see how firmly it gels in the fridge and how clean the ingredient list is, going back to the store-bought stuff will feel like a real step down.
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8 servings
- 3 lb mixed beef bones (knuckles, marrow bones, and/or oxtail)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 10–12 cups cold water (enough to cover bones by 1 inch)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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