How to Make the Ultimate Fond Broth

Ingredients

• 4 lbs beef or chicken bones (preferably with some marrow)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 10-12 cups cold water
• Optional: Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, parsley stems)