Beef Bone Broth

The longer you cook this nourishing broth, the more savory and concentrated it will become. Roasting the bones and vegetables beforehand adds even more flavor and richness. Season with salt and sip this restorative broth on its own, use it as a cooking liquid for grains or legumes, or deploy it as a base for hearty sauces and healthy soups. For more tips (and some common mistakes), check out BA’s guide on how to make bone broth.

Editor’s note: Early adopters of the bone broth sipping trend swore by adding a splash of vinegar to the pot, claiming the addition helped to extract various nutrients from the bones. The theory has since been disproven, as the only thing needed is a long, slow cooking time (or the high heat of a pressure cooker). Still, some have grown accustomed to the taste, so we’ve included it as an optional ingredient here. Additionally, an earlier version of this recipe suggested simmering the broth for up to 24 hours. Upon further testing and expert consultation, we found it to have a robust flavor and richly gelatinous texture at just 8 hours, but we have given a range of up to 12 hours for folks who want to push it further. 01/2025