Bone broth has become a staple in many health-conscious diets, including keto, paleo, and low-carb lifestyles. It’s a nutrient-dense powerhouse packed with essential vitamins and minerals. This homemade lamb bone broth is a fantastic option for a delicious and nourishing bone broth recipe.
Why Bone Broth is a Must for Keto, Low-Carb, and Paleo Diets
Bone broth isn’t just a tasty addition to your meal plan – its health and nutritional benefits align perfectly with the principles of keto, low-carb, and paleo diets.
- Low in Carbs, High in Nutrients: Bone broth is naturally very low in carbohydrates, making it an ideal choice for those following keto or low-carb diets. At the same time, it is incredibly rich in essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, which can be challenging to obtain in sufficient quantities on restrictive diets.
- Gut-Friendly: The gelatin and collagen found in bone broth support a healthy gut lining, aiding digestion and nutrient absorption – crucial for overall well-being on any diet.
- Electrolyte Replenishment: Bone broth is a good source of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium, which can help maintain proper hydration and prevent electrolyte imbalances often associated with starting a keto diet.
- Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Bone broth’s amino acids and other compounds possess anti-inflammatory properties, helping reduce inflammation and supporting overall health.
- Satiating and Delicious: Bone broth can be enjoyed as a warm, comforting drink or used as a base for soups and stews, adding richness and depth of flavor to your meals while keeping you full and satisfied.
This hearty broth is made from the leftover bones after cooking our Low-Carb Lamb Madras.
Lamb Bone Broth Ingredients
This lamb bone broth recipe calls for simple, readily available ingredients:
- Lamb Bones: Leftover bones from a roast or shank work well, or you can purchase them from your local butcher.
- Olive Oil: Used to sauté the vegetables and enhance their flavor.
- Onion, Carrots, and Celery: These aromatic vegetables form the base of the broth, adding depth and complexity.
- Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme: These herbs infuse the broth with a warm, savory aroma and additional health benefits.
- Water: The essential liquid for extracting nutrients from the bones and vegetables.
- Salt (Optional): Adjust to your taste preference.
How To Make Lamb Bone Broth
Creating your own lamb bone broth is a simple process that requires minimal effort:
- Roast the Bones: Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Place the lamb bones on a roasting pan and cook for 30-40 minutes or until they are nicely browned.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their fragrance.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the roasted lamb bones, juices, and fat from the roasting pan to the stockpot. Pour in 1 gallon of water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 8-24 hours. The longer you simmer, the more nutrients will be extracted from the bones. Add more water as needed to maintain the desired level.
- Strain: Once the broth is finished simmering, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids.
Lamb bone broth isn’t just a winter recipe. Consume it all year round for optimal health.
Using Bone Broth
Lamb bone broth can be enjoyed as a warm and comforting beverage or as a base for soups, stews, and sauces. It adds a rich depth of flavor and a boost of nutrients to any dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use a slow cooker to make lamb bone broth. Follow the same steps, but cook on low for 8-12 hours instead of simmering on the stovetop.
Yes. Lamb bone broth freezes well. Store it in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
You can make bone broth with beef, chicken, or even fish bones. Each type offers a different flavor and nutritional benefits.
Yes. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile. Some popular additions include ginger, turmeric, and parsley.
Bone broth is rich in nutrients like collagen, gelatin, and amino acids, which can support joint health, gut health, and immune function. It can also aid in hydration because it is high in electrolytes and provides a feeling of fullness.
Lamb Bone Broth
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb bones
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small Onion large diced
- 3 medium carrots cut into chunks
- 3 sticks celery roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 sprigs Rosemary
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1-3 gallons water
- Salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
- Place lamb bones into a roasting pan and cook for 30-40 minutes, until well browned.1 pound lamb bones
- In a large stock pot, add the oil and place over medium heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and rosemary and saute for 5 minutes.1 small Onion, 3 medium carrots, 3 sticks celery, 3 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs Rosemary, 5 sprigs thyme
- Add the lamb bones and scrape any fat or juices from the roasting pan into the pot.
- Add 1 gallon of water and allow to come to a simmer before reducing the heat to low.1-3 gallons water
- Add 1 gallon of water and allow to come to a simmer before reducing the heat to low. Simmer for 8-24 hours uncovered, adding more water when the level drops. The amount of water you need will depend on how long you wish to cook the broth for.
- After the broth is cooked for your desired length of time, strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer.
- Enjoy hot or chill and use as desired.Salt
Notes
Nutrition
Simply adjust the serving amounts in our easy-to-use recipe card above to make a larger bone broth batch.
Is it mandatory to roast the bones. Can it be skipped and directly put bones and veggies in water?
Hi Neenu. You can skip roasting but Ive found roasting the bones adds much more flavor
I plan to keep the bones going for 36-48 hrs in my slow cooker… but at 20 hr, realizing the vegetables have added all they could by this point, I fished out a chunk of carrot per my curiosity, sprinkled a tiny bit of flaky sea salt and OH MY GOODNESS. Bone Broth Braised Carrots everyone! Must Try!
Needless to say, all the carrot has been eaten. And next time, I’ll be adding extra carrots!
I have an uncooked lamb soup bone with quite a bit of meat on it. Do I roast it or not? Never cooked lamb before so all this is new. I’d like to use a crockpot if I could also. Thx
Hi Jan, yep, roast it for 30-40 minutes.
I made this bone broth to soothe IBS, without salt; Then I can add salt and freshly ground real black pepper as needed.
Nice. I hope it worked for you, Alicia.
Just wondering if this can be made in a slow cooker? Thanks!
Hi Lilly, yes, it indeed can. Slow cook for the same amount of time and see how that goes.
Hi, this is the first time I have tried to make a broth – and I was just wondering whether the vegetables that have been used can be kept as well after straining the liquid through the sieve. It seems such a waste to throw them away. I let my broth simmer for 20 hours or so and the smell is absolutely delicious. Thank you for having shared this recipe.
Hi Edward,
After simmering for so long, all the flavor has been sucked out of the vegetables. You can definitely use them to bulk out a soup but they won’t add much in terms of flavor!
This broth looks tasty and I’d love to try making it. I’m just wondering if you can use bones from leftover lamb leg roasts and, if so, should the leftover bones be roasted for 30-40 mins as in the recipe or is it better to skip this step?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi Gaelen,
I haven’t tried making it with leftover roast bones but I would recommend giving them a shorter roasting (say 15-20 minutes) to get some good caramelization first. It will just give it a deeper flavor. I hope that helps!
I’ve never had a bone broth I could stand to just drink until this one. The thyme and rosemary make such a difference! FYI: I used beef marrow bones.
Glad you enjoyed it Raylene!
Lovely smells coming from the pan can’t wait to try!!
Thank you for this awesome looking and healthy recipe..