Here’s my favorite part about this: you don’t need a “recipe.” Seriously. Start with leftover chicken bones from a roast, or beef bones from the butcher (they’re usually cheap, like $3 a pound). Toss them in your Crock Pot. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar—about two tablespoons—because the acid helps pull the good stuff out of the bones. Science in your kitchen, baby!
Then just fill the pot with water until the bones are covered. That’s it. Add some salt, a bay leaf, maybe a clove of garlic if you’re feeling fancy. Do not overthink this. Set it on low for 12 to 24 hours. Yes, you read that right: you can leave it simmering while you binge a show, sleep, or forget about your existence. The smell will fill your house with a cozy, savory hug—your neighbors might even knock and ask what’s cooking.
Bone Broth Recipe - Crockpot - Slow Cooker - britstable.com
The real magic happens after
When that timer goes off, strain the broth into a big bowl or Mason jars. The bones will be sad, empty husks—they’ve given you everything. You’ll have the most beautiful, deeply colored, gelatin-rich broth you’ve ever seen. It jiggles when cold. That’s how you know it’s packed with collagen. Drink it straight, use it for cooking rice, or sip it with a little turmeric and black pepper. It’s basically a warm hug that tastes like umami.
And here’s the kicker: you can do this forever. Once you start, you’ll save those chicken carcasses in the freezer. You’ll buy an extra bag of beef shanks “just in case.” You’ll become that person who casually says, “Oh, I just made a batch of bone broth,” and everyone will think you’re a wellness goddess. It’s affordable, it’s sustainable, and it makes you feel like you’re taking care of yourself without fuss.
