If you’re looking to save some money, pork bone broth is ideal. It’s less expensive to prepare than chicken or beef broth and easy to make. If you have difficulty finding pork bones at your local market, ask your butcher for guidance. Get the recipe, courtesy of Brooklyn Supper.

You can also check out our bone broth recipe here. Although simple, it requires a fair amount of time (12 to 24 hours) and effort.

Stock made from fish bones is filled with iodine, which may help thyroid function. This light broth is also a great base for Asian soups and curries.

The key to making a delicious fish stock is to use the bones from non-oily fish. Avoid cooking this in a slow cooker or pressure cooker, though — fish bone broth should be boiled over the stovetop. Get the recipe, courtesy of Dr. Kellyann.

They may not sound appetizing, but chicken feet are perfect if you want to make a nutrient-dense stock of glucosamine, collagen, and calcium.

It may be difficult to find chicken feet at your regular grocery store, but check your local farmers market or a Chinese or Mexican-owned market. Get the recipe, courtesy of Nourished Kitchen

Instant Pot bone broth is cooked in a pressure cooker or an Instant Pot. This recipe, made from chicken bones, is perfect for the busy mom who wants to make a batch of stock for the family.

You can also use beef, lamb, or pork — just be sure to roast the bones in the oven to draw out maximum flavor. This no-frills broth can also work for the base of your egg drop soupchicken soup, or coconut curry lime soupGet the recipe, courtesy of mommypotamus.

Nourishing and simple, beef stock is superb for braising meat and vegetables or as a base for soups and stews. For “beginner” bone broth connoisseurs, this stock is easy to make and packed with flavor. Get the recipe, courtesy of The Healthy Foodie.

Bone broths last up to five days. It’s best to store them in the refrigerator. But if you’re not drinking them immediately, store them in the freezer. Pro tip: Keep them in small containers for easier reheating.


Juli Fraga is a licensed psychologist based in San Francisco. She graduated with a PsyD from University of Northern Colorado and attended a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. Passionate about women’s health, she approaches all her sessions with warmth, honesty, and compassion.