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Homemade Broth
Hannah Stewart
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12
Equipment
  • Slow Cooker or Crockpot
  • Instant Pot
  • Large stovetop pot
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
  • leftover onion pieces (peel and all)
  • leftover carrot pieces (including the peel)
  • leftover celery pieces (leaves, stalk base, all of it)
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • leftover chicken bones (optional: for chicken broth)
  • pork bone (optional: for pork broth)
Instructions
 
Stovetop Directions:
  • Add all ingredients into a large pot and fill with water (I fill it up to the point that all your veggies and bones are covered with water).
  • Stir and bring to a boil
  • Turn down heat and simmer for a minimum of 2 hours (If I am home I will let it simmer all day or as long as I have. The longer it simmers, the richer the broth).
  • Strain broth with fine mesh strainer and discard everything besides the liquid. You should have no large pieces in your broth.
  • Store broth in fridge for 3-5 days or freeze and store in freezer for up to 6 months.
  • TIP: Making broth is not an exact science so do not feel the pressure to have a certain amount of veggies just go with whatever you have and your broth will turn out delicious!
Slow Cooker Directions
  • Add all ingredients into a slow cooker and fill with water (I fill it up to the point that all your veggies and bones are covered with water).
  • Set to low for 8-10 hours.
  • Strain broth with fine mesh strainer and discard everything besides the liquid. You should have no large pieces in your broth.
  • Store broth in fridge for 3-5 days or freeze and store in freezer for up to 6 months.
  • TIP: Making broth is not an exact science so do not feel the pressure to have a certain amount of veggies just go with whatever you have and your broth will turn out delicious!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Add all ingredients into an instant pot and fill with water (I fill it up to the point that all your veggies and bones are covered with water).
  2. Set to High Pressure for 60 minutes, then allow a 30-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Strain broth with fine mesh strainer and discard everything besides the liquid. You should have no large pieces in your broth.
  4. Store broth in fridge for 3-5 days or freeze and store in freezer for up to 6 months.
  5. TIP: Making broth is not an exact science so do not feel the pressure to have a certain amount of veggies just go with whatever you have and your broth will turn out delicious!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Freezer Labels
Homemade Broth Freezer Meal Printable Label

Nutrition

Serving: 1g
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