Slow Cooker Bone Broth Recipe

This recipe is super easy to follow and depending on how much you drink should last you a month. It’s savory, warm, and is filled with nutrients and protein!

I’ve talked about collagen on here before, and drinking bone broth is one of the easiest ways to add it into your diet.

Over the years, I’d buy my bone broth at various markets, and coops throughout the city (sometimes whole foods too) but not as much as I probably would’ve liked because it doesn’t exactly run cheap lol. One jar of bone broth alone averages around $10-$25/ per jar and will only last you around three days. So the cost adds up fast!

Which is why I decided to finally start making my own! After researching and trying out a few methods, I finally landed on this one and have been consistently making it ever since. As I mentioned above, one batch should last you around month and costs less than $20 to make… so that alone is a win!

What is Bone Broth?

Bone broth is a basically just a hybrid of broth and stock but has more of a ‘stock-like consistency. It’s made from roasted bones (with some meat still attached) and is cooked for a long period of time – usually 12-24 hours. The goal in doing so is not only to extract the gelatin from the bones, but to also release the nutritious compounds and minerals from the bones/meat. It is then strained and seasoned to be enjoyed on its own, like broth.

Benefits of Bone Broth

Bone broth has been *potentially* proven to …

aid in weight loss
support immune function
give you energy
improve your gut health
give joints support
enhance skin elasticity
give you glowing skin
support hair/nail growth,
help aid in sleep

Bone Broth & Your Skin

Bone broth contains a great amount of collagen in it, which means great things for your skin! Not only has been shown to improve hydration, texture and elasticity of the skin, but also helps to smooth and erase wrinkles.

But what exactly is collagen you ask? The short version is that it’s a protein found in the skin, cartilage and bone when boiled and cooked for a long period of time. Resulting in a gelatin containing various health promoting amino acids, such as glycine, glutamine and is filled with hyaluronic acid too. Say hello to glowing skin!

When to Drink Bone Broth and How Much

I aim to drink one cup a day but two cups a day is said to be best.

You want to drink your broth either first thing in the morning &/or right before bed. This allows the broth to heal and seal the gut when ingested at those times.

How to Store Bone Broth

You can store your bone broth in any air tight, sealed container and in the fridge. I bought a set of mason jars off amazon that I store mine in!

If you have a large amount left over, you have the option to freeze your broth as well! Just pour into freezer bags like these (seal super tight) and store them in your freezer until ready to use.