Description
A rich and flavorful turkey bone broth made by simmering roasted turkey bones with vegetables and apple cider vinegar to extract maximum nutrients and collagen. Perfect as a base for soups, stews, or enjoyed on its own as a nourishing drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Bones
- 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lbs of roasted turkey bones
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 celery stalks with leaves attached, cut into thirds
- 1 medium onion, peeled and halved
- 2 carrots, peeled and halved
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Other Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- Filtered water (16 cups for stock pot, 12 cups for 6-qt slow cooker, 10-11 cups for Instant Pot)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather roasted turkey bones along with celery stalks, onion, carrots, smashed garlic cloves, and optional bay leaf. Cut the celery into thirds and peel and halve the onion and carrots.
- Add to Cooking Vessel: Place the turkey bones, vegetables, and aromatics into your chosen cooking vessel—either a large stock pot, a 6-quart slow cooker, or an Instant Pot. Sprinkle in the salt and pour in the apple cider vinegar followed by the filtered water according to the capacity of your pot.
- Simmer the Broth: If using a stock pot, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and maintain for about 2.5 hours (150 minutes). For a slow cooker, set on low and cook for the same amount of time. If using an Instant Pot, cook on the soup or broth setting for about 2 hours under pressure to extract maximum flavor and nutrients from the bones and vegetables.
- Strain and Store: Once cooking is complete, carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large container to remove the solids. Allow broth to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or freeze for later use.
Notes
- Apple cider vinegar is essential as it helps break down the collagen in the bones, resulting in a richer broth.
- Use roasted turkey bones for deeper flavor; you can roast raw bones in a 400°F oven for 30-40 minutes if starting from scratch.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking; you can add more salt or herbs as desired when using the broth in recipes.
- Broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for several months.
- Optional additions to enhance flavor include peppercorns, fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
