Coach Maggie 4 Health 

Place the bones into a slow-cooker.

1. Add:

2. 1-2 garlic cloves

3. 1 onion (cut in 4 with the peeling)

4. 1-2 T. raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (depending on the size of the chicken)

5. 1-2 t. Sea salt

6. 2 stalks of celery

7. 2 carrots, unpeeled & cut in 4

8. Fresh herbs: thyme, oregano, sage, parsley, bay leaf (optional)

9. Add enough filtered water to just below the rim.

10. Cook on low for 24 hours, and allow to cool.

11. Remove bones (and discard).  I sometimes do a second batch once I strain the broth. Return everything back to the crockpot, and add more filtered water and cook on low for 8-12 hours.

12. Strain broth to remove any leftover particles.

13. Store in jars in fridge or freezer.

14. (Optional): put some broth in ice cube trays for later use when you only need a small amount.

15. Use organic chicken or grass-fed beef bones and organic vegetables to get the best, most nutritious broth.

16. Uses: add when cooking instead of water, for...

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