Bone Broth (Beef or Chicken Stock)

If you are using raw bones to start the process, I recommend roasting them in the oven to bring out the flavors. Bones saved from previously cooked proteins, think bone marrow and chicken carcasses, do not have to be roasted again. I usually throw the bones I want to save for future broth in the freezer until I am ready to use them. *Note - this is only a recommendation and you can skip the roasting process, you will just come out with a lighter flavor. 

1. If using raw bones, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place bones on a baking sheet and roast 20 - 45min depending on how long it takes for them to brown up and juices to start flowing. Chicken carcasses are going to be closer to the 45 - 60 min mark. 
2. In a large Stock pot, place your bones, vegetables, and Apple Cider Vinegar. Fill pot with water and place on stove to simmer. 
3. Allow broth to come to a slow boil and immediately turn your heat down. Grab a strainer and skim the top layer of the broth. These are the "impurities" (Denatured Proteins - totally safe and fine to eat, but for visual and taste you want to remove them).
   
4. Add whatever herbs you want to at this point as well as peppercorns. 
5. Place lid on stockpot and simmer on low (you don't want it to boil) for 12 hours up to 36 hours. 
6. When the broth has cooked as long as you would like, remove your pot from the heat. Allow to cool, especially if you are freezing. 
7. Grab whatever container you are storing your broth in. If you're freezing them, I recommend these containers. If you are canning them, place in jars like these.
8. Remove the bones and vegetables with tongs or a slotted spoon. 
9. Place cheesecloth over the containers or a strainer to catch any particles as you ladle the broth in. 
10. IF FREEZING - place it in the fridge for a few days. Remove any of the congealed fat then freeze.
11. If freezing your broth, leave enough headspace for expansion. If canning, follow instructions on how to effectively can your broth for long shelf life.

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