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Cozy Homemade Chicken Bone Broth Slow Cooker Recipe Easy and Perfect

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A simple and nourishing slow cooker chicken bone broth recipe that delivers rich flavor and nutrients with minimal effort. Perfect for cozy days and a comforting, healthy drink or soup base.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chicken bones (leftover carcasses, wings, or necks, fresh or frozen)
  • 2 large carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5–6 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste (added after cooking)
  • 10–12 cups cold water (2.5–3 liters)

Instructions

  1. Optional: Roast chicken bones in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown for richer flavor.
  2. Place chicken bones in the slow cooker insert. Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and smashed garlic cloves on top.
  3. Scatter bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, and rosemary over the ingredients.
  4. Pour in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and add 10-12 cups cold water to cover bones and vegetables.
  5. Cover and set slow cooker to low. Simmer for 18-24 hours for best flavor and nutrient extraction.
  6. About halfway through cooking (8-12 hours), skim off any foam or impurities from the surface with a spoon.
  7. When done, carefully strain broth through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot, discarding solids.
  8. Let broth cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Remove hardened fat on top if desired or stir back in for richness.
  9. Season broth with salt to taste after cooking, starting with about 1 teaspoon and adjusting as needed.

Notes

Roasting bones before slow cooking adds deeper flavor but is optional. Skim foam twice during cooking for clearer broth. Add salt only after cooking to avoid over-salting. Use a ladle to freeze broth in ice cube trays for easy portioning. Store broth in airtight containers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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