Bone broth is a healing tonic that may help you control inflammation, joint pain and reverse the signs of aging. Sip on bone broth as a lunch or snack replacement, or enjoy in soups, rice or gravies.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time8 hourshrs
Total Time8 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bone broth, comfort food, gluten-free recipes, soup
Cut chicken into several parts (ask butcher to cut a whole chicken into 8 parts + neck, gizzards and feet – if possible).
Place boney chicken pieces in large stainless steel pot with water, vinegar and all vegetables except parsley.
Bring mixture to a boil and remove scum that rises to the top.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-24 hours. The longer you cook the stock, the richer and more flavorful it will be. Remember to simmer your broth - it should always be at a rolling boil.
About 1 hour before finishing the stock, add parsley. This will impart additional mineral ions into the broth.
Remove large chicken pieces with a slotted spoon (if there is meat on the bone, remove and use the meat for other dishes).
Strain the stock into a large bowl and reserve in your refrigerator until fat rises to the top and congeals - usually overnight.
Skim off the fat (and discard) and reserve the stock in covered containers in your refrigerator or freezer.