Chicken Bone Broth in A Slow Cooker

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 2 Chicken carcasses, roasted

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 1 head Garlic
  • 1 Onions, medium
  • 5 sprigs Parsley, fresh
  • 5 sprigs Thyme, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tsp Peppercorns

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Cider vinegar

• Liquids

  • 2 qt Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2-3 roasted chicken carcasses (approx. 2 lbs. of bones); include any leftover skin or pan drippings
• 1 or 2 medium onions, unpeeled & quartered
• 1 head of garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
• 2 celery ribs, cut in 1 to 2 inch pieces
• 2 carrots, cut in 1 to 2 inch pieces
• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 5 sprigs of fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-1/2 teaspoons peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar (1 tablespoon per pound of bones)
• 2 to 2-1/2 quarts water (enough to immerse above ingredients)

Directions

• Add all of the ingredients to a 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker. * Cook on low for 12 hours (or more). While still hot, use tongs or slotted spoon to remove large pieces from broth. Then pour through a wire mesh strainer to remove the remaining solid bits. For a fat-free broth, use one of these methods for removing the fat:METHOD 1: Pour broth into a large bowl or container, cover, and refrigerate overnight or until completely chilled. Scrape the hardened fat from the top and discard.METHOD 2: While broth is still warm, pour it into a grease separator (available on Amazon and at cooking stores), that allows you to pour the fat-free broth from the bottom.FREEZE IT. Broth can be refrigerated for 4 to 5 days. For extended storage, it should be frozen. Its convenient to freeze it in 1 or 2 cup portions for easy use in recipes.USES: This broth can be used in any soups, gravies, or any recipes calling for chicken broth. It also can be drunk as is for a healthy supplement to your diet.NOTE: This is a salt-free broth. Add salt to taste, as desired.*If your slow cooker is smaller, you can half the recipe using 1 chicken carcass and half of the remaining ingredients.