Description
A rich and flavorful smoked bison bone broth recipe that is perfect for nourishing soups and stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bison bones (preferably with some meat attached)
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 10 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F. If you don’t have a smoker, you can roast the bones in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- Place the bison bones in the smoker and smoke for about 2 hours, turning occasionally, until they are nicely browned and infused with smoke flavor.
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the smoked bison bones to the pot along with the garlic, apple cider vinegar, black peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for at least 12 hours (up to 24 hours for a richer flavor), adding water as necessary to keep the bones submerged.
- After simmering, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot or large bowl, discarding the solids. Season with salt to taste.
- Let the broth cool, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or parsley during the last hour of cooking.
- You can use a slow cooker instead of a stockpot; just set it on low for 12-24 hours for a hands-off approach.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-24 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Smoking and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: Varies
Keywords: Smoked Bison Bone Broth, Bone Broth Recipe, Bison Recipes