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Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef bone (knuckles, bone marrow bones, ribs)
- 6 C boiling water
- 1 large onion cut into 8ths
- 1 large shallot quartered
- 6–8 cloves whole garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T crushed peppercorn
- 1 T sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- In a large baking pan, place beef bone, shallot, onion, garlic and season well with olive oil, salt and peppercorn.
- Place in oven and cook for 45 minutes.
- While its cooking bring water to boil and place in crockpot along with thyme sprigs.
- Pour contents from baking pan into crockpot.
- Cook on high for 2 hours then reduce to low for 8-10. Continue resetting crockpot on low over a 24 hour period.
- After 24 hours, remove bones and large pieces with slotted spoon.
- Pour liquid over cheese cloth or fine strainer.
- Place liquid in large container to cool fast and evenly.
- You can throw in 1 c of ice to help cool.
- Fat will settle at the top once cooled. You can spoon out or leave.
- Reheat portion size of choosing to enjoy when ready as broth or add to your favorite stews, soups, or sauces.