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Whole Chicken Bone Broth Recipe


  • Author: Maria Ronan
  • Total Time: 16 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cups 1x

Description

Learn how to make rich and flavorful chicken bone broth from leftover chicken, and discover how to utilize it in two different meals, perfect for maximizing every bit of your chicken.


Ingredients

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  • Leftover chicken bones, skins, and meat from one whole chicken
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Carrots
  • 8 cups of water
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting up an onion and some carrots.

  2. In a large pot, add the leftover chicken bones, skins, and meat.

  3. Pour in 8 cups of water and add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. This helps extract collagen from the bones.

  4. Simmer the broth for about 6 to 8 hours, ensuring it doesn’t run too low on water.

  5. After 6 hours, add the chopped onions and carrots to the pot.

  6. Continue to simmer for another 10 hours, for a total of 16 hours of simmering.

  7. Strain the bone broth to remove any solids, and store it in mason jars or freezer-safe bags.

  8. For canning, leave an inch of headspace in the jars and date them. Use within 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Use this homemade chicken bone broth as a base for soups, stews, and other flavorful dishes.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 hours