Sous Vide Bone Broth: Temperature & Time Guide
Bone broth rewards time and steady heat. Sous vide holds 165°F for days, extracting maximum gelatin without boiling it cloudy or burning the bottom.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Roast bones at 400°F for 30 minutes if you want deeper flavor. 2) Seal bones with water, onion, carrot, celery, and a splash of vinegar. 3) Cook at 165°F for 24-48 hours. 4) Strain through a fine sieve. 5) Chill — the gelatin sets into a wobble, a sign of a good broth.
FAQ
What temperature for bone broth?
165°F (74°C) for 24-48 hours — above the danger zone, below boiling, ideal extraction.
Why vinegar?
A splash helps draw minerals out of the bones into the broth.
How long does it keep?
Refrigerated 4-5 days, or frozen for months.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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