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Classic Slow Cooker Bone Broth

Turn the chicken carcass into liquid gold with classic slow cooker bone broth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Cups
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2-3 stalks celery large dice
  • 2-3 large carrots large dice
  • 1-2 medium onions quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium tomatoes quartered
  • 1 chicken carcass A leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this.
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 8-10 cups water enough to almost cover the chicken, don't overfill the slow cooker.

Instructions

  • Place the vegetables and chicken carcass in the slow cooker.
  • Add the salt and peppercorns.
  • Pour enough water in to cover or almost cover the ingredients. DO NOT overfill the slow cooker. Leave at least 2 inches from the lid.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Cool, strain, and store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

Notes

For Beef Bone Broth: Swap chicken bones for beef bones (roast them first for deeper flavor) and increase cooking time to 12-24 hours for maximum nutrient extraction.
Vegetable-Heavy Version: Double the vegetables and add mushrooms, leeks, or fennel for a more robust vegetable presence.
Without Tomatoes: Simply omit them if you prefer a cleaner chicken flavor or are avoiding nightshades.
Instant Pot Version: Use the same ingredients but cook on high pressure for 2 hours, then natural release.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2567IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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