grass-fed beef bones (check at the butcher counter)
1 tbsp
sea salt
1 tsp
whole black peppercorns
2 whole
dried bay leaves
1
fresh thyme
2 tbsp
apple cider vinegar
12 cups
filtered water
Instructions
STEP 1
1 Place all ingredients in slow cooker, adding more water if needed to cover vegetables and bones completely.,
STEP 2
2 Cook for 8-10 hours on low.,
STEP 3
3 Using a wooden spoon, carefully skim the coating off the top of the broth and discard.,
STEP 4
4 Pour the remaining contents of the slow cooker through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl to reserve the broth. Dispose of the strainer contents.,
STEP 5
5 Add more salt to taste, then store up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. (Broth can be stored in glass jars or ladled into resealable plastic bags once cool.)