Nutritious and Delicious Beef Bone Broth

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place bones in a single layer on a sheet or roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil to evenly coat. Roast for 30 minutes, then, flip each bone over and roast for an additional 30 minutes.

Put bones, bay leaf, cider vinegar, chopped vegetables and peppercorns in a large crock pot or soup pot. Cover completely with water and bring to a high simmer. Add some salt. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 12–24 hours. Add water as needed to keep all the ingredients submerged.

Once broth has a dark rich brown color, remove from heat. Discard bones, vegetables and bay leaf and strain through a cheesecloth. Cool the pot to room temperature. Once at room temperature, pour into jars and let cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Add salt to taste.

To serve, skim the condensed fat off the top of the broth and heat to the desired temperature or add to your favorite dish.