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Rich 24-Hour Beef Bone Broth
25 hrs 12 servings Easy
This recipe uses Shank beef — specifically Whole Shank (3-5 lbs).
Learn more about all Shank cuts and cooking methods →
Prep
15 min
Cook
24 hrs
Total
25 hrs
True bone broth requires time and patience. A 24-hour simmer extracts every bit of collagen, minerals, and flavor from beef shanks and marrow bones, producing a broth so rich it sets like jello when cooled.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 5 lbs Beef shanks and marrow bones
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 Onion, halved
- 3 Carrots, rough chopped
- 3 stalks Celery, rough chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic, smashed
- 1 tbsp Peppercorns
- 3 Bay leaves
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- to cover Cold water
How Do You Make Rich 24-Hour Beef Bone Broth?
- 1
Roast bones
Roast bones at 400°F for 40 minutes until deeply browned.
- 2
Simmer
Transfer to a large stockpot. Add vinegar and cold water. Bring to a bare simmer (not a boil). Add aromatics after 8 hours.
- 3
Cook 24 hours
Maintain a gentle simmer for 24 hours, skimming occasionally.
- 4
Strain and store
Strain through fine mesh. Cool and refrigerate. Skim solidified fat from the top. It should be jiggly like jello.
What Are the Pro Tips for This Recipe?
- 💡 The vinegar helps extract minerals from the bones — don't skip it.
- 💡 If it jiggles when cooled, you've done it right. That's pure collagen.
