Bone broth is so nourishing for the body. It heals the gut, boosts immunity, and provides a host of bone-building minerals in an easily absorbable form. In addition to all of this, it tastes amazing. Once you’ve tried homemade bone broth, you’ll never look at boxed or canned broth in the same way.

I try to incorporate homemade bone broth into our diet at least once a week. If this sounds overwhelming to you, then let me tell you a little secret: bone broth is super easy to make.

I make bone broth in my slow cooker. First, I fill the slow cooker about one-third of the way with bones. I add beef, chicken, pork, or a combination of bones; pretty much whatever I have on hand. (I save all leftover bones from our meals, and buy grassfed beef bones from our local butcher.)

I toss in about a teaspoon of peppercorns, and a few glugs of apple cider vinegar. (Yes, I am aware that glugs aren’t a technical unit of measurement. I don’t measure; I just pour some in.) The acids in the vinegar helps to leach the minerals out of the bones you’re cooking; those minerals can then be absorbed by your body. Finally, I fill the pot the rest of the way with water, plug it in and set it on low.

I leave the pot to simmer away, and 24 hours later, I have a wonderful batch of bone broth.

Bone broth is not a fast food. I want to make sure I get as many minerals out of those bones and into my broth as possible, so I always leave my bones to simmer for at least 24 hours. But as long as you plan in advance, it’s very simple.

The new version of my slow cooker (replaced with a stainless steel version to be lead free) looks like THIS.

UPDATE: If you want a great way to use bone broth, please take a look at this post for Simple Chicken Vegetable Soup.

Updated to add COUPON: To save 20% on a slow cooker, or anything else from 360 cookware, use coupon code Everyday20