Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth

Soothing, adaptable, and economical. Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth is not only packed with vitamins and minerals, but it tastes amazing, too.  I love to use it in gravy, soup, to bra**ise vegetables, or just for sipping!

What is Bone Broth?

It’s been used for ages by many different cultures to nourish their families and can be used as a base to make soups, sauces, and other dishes. Bone broth involves simmering bones and vegetables (like celery and carrots) in water for a long period of time. Eventually, it thickens up to a gel-like consistency when cooled because of the collagen that is released from the bones.

How does bone broth differ from traditional broth and stock?

Even though broth, stock, and bone broth are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. There are a few differences when it comes to consistency, flavor, and cooking time. Chicken Broth is made by simmering meat, vegetables, and herbs in water for no longer than an hour, or until the meat is all the way cooked. It is lighter and typically more flavorful than stock and bone broth but can be made neutral by skipping the herbs and seasoning. Chicken Stock is made by simmering chicken bones and vegetables in water typically for 6-8 hours. It has a shorter cooking time and thinner consistency than bone broth. Chicken Bone Broth is made by simmering bones and vegetables anywhere from 12-48 hours (if it cooks longer than 48 hours, the flavor may turn bitter). It differs from traditional stock and broth with its thicker consistency, longer cooking time, and larger amount of nutrients. Since I limit hard-to-digest carbohydrates to keep my acid reflux symptoms in check, I like to use bone broth in my recipes and diet to increase my calorie and nutrient intake. This recipe can be used in a variety of dishes! For inspiration on what to do with this savory, golden, deliciousness, check out my recipe for Meatball and Cabbage Bone Broth Soup! Bone broth is typically made on the stove, but for this recipe, I used my slow cooker. To do this, I use bones that I have collected after roasting whole chickens.  I store the bones in resealable bags and freeze them. That way, when it comes time to make Slow Cooker Chicken Broth, all I have to do is dump the ingredients and go about my day.

Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12-24 hours Total Time: 12-24 hours

Ingredients

• pasture-raised chicken bones or carcass
• 3 peeled and roughly chopped carrots
• 3 roughly chopped celery stalks
• apple cider vinegar (use 1 tbsp per pound of bones)
• 1-inch knob of fresh turmeric (optional)
• 1-inch knob of fresh ginger (optional)
• optional herbs to throw in; thyme, rosemary, parsley

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