Cookwith - Classic Homemade Bone Stock

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs leftover bones (chicken, beef, or a mix)
• 1 large onion, quartered (skin on for deeper color)
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 whole black peppercorns
• A few sprigs of fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
• 12 cups cold water
• 1-2 tsp salt (to taste)