Making & Canning Chicken Bone Broth
At Grateful Acres Farmstead, we make the most of God’s gifts, turning leftovers into treasures like chicken bone broth. After a Sunday roast, we save the bones to simmer into a rich, nourishing broth. Canning it for the pantry means we’re always ready for soups or stews. It’s simple and practical, and we’re excited to share how you can do it, too.
Why Chicken Bone Broth?
Bone broth is a kitchen superstar—packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for soups, gravies, or sipping on chilly days. Making it from scratch uses up chicken bones you’d toss otherwise, saving money and reducing waste. Canning it lets you stock your pantry with homemade goodness, ready whenever you need it. Here at the farmstead, it’s a practical way to keep our kitchen stocked and our meals hearty.
How to Make & Can Chicken Bone Broth
We’ve got a video to walk you through the process, showing every step from simmering to canning:
Here’s the basic process to get you started:
Gather Bones: Save bones from a roasted chicken or use fresh ones. Add veggies like carrots, celery, and onions for flavor.
Simmer Low and Slow: Place bones and veggies in a pot or slow cooker with water, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and herbs. Simmer 12–24 hours for rich broth.
Strain It: Remove solids with a fine mesh strainer to get clear broth.
Can Safely: Pour hot broth into sterilized jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Process in a pressure canner (85 minutes for pints, 100 minutes for quarts at 10 PSI, adjusted for altitude).
Store: Cool jars, check seals, and store in your pantry for up to a year.
Our video makes these steps clear and easy to follow.
Tips for Success
Use Vinegar: It helps draw nutrients from the bones.
Skim Foam: Remove any foam while simmering for clearer broth.
Follow Canning Safety: Always use a pressure canner for low-acid foods like broth to prevent spoilage.
Label Jars: Note the date so you know when to use it by.
Making and canning chicken bone broth is a practical way to stretch your ingredients …
… and keep your pantry ready for quick, wholesome meals. It’s rewarding to turn scraps into something nourishing, rooted in our Ozarks tradition of using what God provides. A jar of homemade broth is like money in the bank for busy days.
Ready to make and can your broth? Watch our video here and get started.
Visit our shop for teas and farmstead goodies, or stop by our YouTube channel for more recipes and tips from our Ozarks life. We’re grateful to share this easy dinner idea with you!