Ingredients
- 6 lbs soup bones (knuckles, femurs, oxtails)
- 3 large carrots (roughly chopped)
- 3 stalks celery (roughly chopped)
- 1 large yellow onion (peeled & quartered)
- 1 head garlic (sliced horizontally)
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon peppercorn
- 2 tablespoon sea salt
- 3 quarts fresh water
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the defrosted bones in a deep roasting pan, and scatter the chopped carrots, celery, quartered onions, and sliced garlic around them.
- Brush the bones with tomato paste, then drizzle olive oil over the entire mixture.
- Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, flipping the bones halfway through the cooking time.
- Transfer the roasted bones and vegetables to a large crockpot.
- Deglaze the roasting pan with red wine, scraping up any browned bits, and pour this along with pan juices into the crockpot.
- Add the remaining herbs, seasonings, a splash of apple cider vinegar (if using), and fresh water to the crockpot.
- Bring the dish to a boil on high, then reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer on low for 12 hours, skimming any foam that surfaces.
- After cooking, use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove bones and vegetables from the crockpot, then strain the broth into a clean pot.
- Refrigerate the broth until the fat solidifies, then scrape off the fat to discard or save for later use.
Last Step:
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Make sure to use high-quality soup bones for the best flavor.
The broth can be made in batches; you can reuse the bones for a second batch of broth to maximize their flavor.
Store the finished broth in jars or containers in the refrigerator or freezer for future use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 790 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg