Chicken Bone Broth is winter cooking at its most deliberate—quiet heat, long hours, and steady extraction. This version focuses on clarity and body rather than overpowering flavour. Starting cold, simmering gently, and seasoning late allows collagen to dissolve slowly, creating a broth that feels light on the palate yet deeply grounding. Aromatics are added with restraint so the chicken remains the lead, not the background. The final broth turns softly gelatinous when chilled, signalling that the bones have given up their structure fully. It works as a warming cup on cold mornings, a base for soups, or a clean foundation for grains and stews.
1 kgChicken bones (back, neck, wings, and carcass)
3 litresCold water
1 largeOnion (quartered)
1 mediumCarrot (roughly chopped)
2Celery stalks (roughly chopped)
4Garlic cloves ( crushed )
2Apple cider vinegar
10Black peppercorns
2Bay leaves
2Fresh thyme
to taste Salt