
Rich, deeply savory, and made entirely from whole ingredients you can see and trust, this slow cooker bone broth is the kind of kitchen project that rewards patience in the best possible way. Beef bones get roasted at high heat first, which builds that gorgeous, dark color and complex flavor before a single drop of water is added. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals and collagen out of the bones over the long, slow cook, while carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and fresh thyme round everything out into something that smells absolutely incredible by hour twelve. Store-bought broths can be a minefield of ambiguous "natural flavors" and shared-facility warnings, so making your own means you know exactly what went into the pot. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of peanuts or peanut derivatives — no label-reading anxiety required. After straining and chilling, a properly made batch will set into a firm, jiggly gel, which is actually a sign of success and means you've extracted serious gelatin from those bones. Use it as a base for soups, braise vegetables or grains in it, or just sip it warm from a mug on a cold afternoon.
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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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