Homemade Bone Broth with Pressure Canning Instructions
A rich, nourishing bone broth made from scratch, plus pressure canning instructions so you can preserve it for long-term storage.
Servings: 5Quarts
Calories: 50kcal
Equipment
1 Large Pot
1 Pressure Canner
Ingredients
4lbsbeefchicken, or pork bones (knuckles, backs, necks, feet)
2onionshalved (no need to peel)
3celery stalksroughly chopped
3medium carrotsroughly chopped
3garlic clovessmashed
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonwhole peppercorns
2bay leaves
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
12cupswateror enough to cover bones
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30–40 minutes until browned.
Transfer roasted bones to a large stockpot or slow cooker. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, paprika, and apple cider vinegar.
Add enough water to cover the bones by about an inch.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 12–48 hours depending on the bones used (chicken: 12–24 hours, beef/pork: 24–48 hours).
Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or container. Discard solids.
Let the broth cool slightly and skim off any fat if desired. Use immediately, store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or proceed to can it.
Pressure Canning Instructions:
Prepare your pressure canner according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Heat the strained broth to a simmer. Keep jars hot to avoid thermal shock.
Ladle hot broth into clean pint or quart jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims clean and apply lids and rings, fingertip-tight.
Place jars in the pressure canner on a rack. Seal the lid and vent steam for 10 minutes.
Bring to 10 PSI (weighted gauge) or 11 PSI (dial gauge). Adjust for altitude if needed.
Process pints for 20 minutes, quarts for 25 minutes.
Turn off heat and allow the canner to depressurize completely.
Remove jars and let sit undisturbed for 12–24 hours. Check seals before storing.
Notes
Properly canned broth is shelf-stable for 12–18 months. Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening. Broth may also be frozen instead of canned.