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Homemade Fish Bone Broth Recipe

Basic recipe for how to make fish stock that is the most economical, fast and nutritious of all types of bone broth.

Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Calories 35 kcal
Author Sarah Pope

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place water and fish heads/bones in a 4 quart stockpot.

    fish stock in a pot
  2. Stir in vinegar while bringing the water to a gentle boil. 

  3. As the water first begins to boil, skim off any foam that rises to the surface. It is important to remove this foam as this is impurities and off flavors.

  4. Reduce heat to a simmer for at least 4 hours and no more than 24 hours.

  5. Cool and then strain into containers for refrigeration. Freeze what you will not use in one week.

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Recipe Notes

You may substitute homemade apple cider vinegar for store bought if desired.

It is recommended not use oily fish such as salmon for fish stock or you will stink up the whole house! Non-oily fish such as sole, turbot, rockfish or, my favorite, snapper, is best. I've also used grouper in a pinch, but the stock does not taste quite as good.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Fish Bone Broth Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.