Homemade Chicken & Bone Broth Jelly for Cats

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Homemade Chicken & Bone Broth Jelly for Cats

A nutrient-rich, slow-cooked bone broth that turns into a wobbly jelly your cats will love!

KEY INFO:
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-24 hours
  • Total Time: 8-24 hours 15 minutes
  • Servings: 6 cups
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: $10-15
DIETARY INFORMATION:
  • Carnivore-friendly
  • Allergen-free
  • Rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals
  • Perfect for senior cats or those with joint issues

Organic chicken ingredients displayed on a sunlit kitchen counter with carrots, celery, apple cider vinegar, and filtered water next to a shiny stockpot and stainless steel utensils.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
  • Large stockpot OR slow cooker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Storage containers/ice cube trays
  • Cheesecloth (optional)
  • Slotted spoon
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1-2 lbs unseasoned chicken bones or whole organic chicken
  • 6-8 cups filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Optional add-ins:

  • 1-2 carrots, roughly chopped
  • 1-2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
METHOD:
  1. If using whole chicken, remove skin and excess fat.
  2. Place bones or chicken in your pot/slow cooker.
  3. Add filtered water until bones are covered by 1-2 inches.
  4. Add apple cider vinegar (this helps extract nutrients from the bones).
For Stockpot:
  • Bring to boil
  • Reduce heat to lowest setting
  • Simmer 8-12 hours
For Slow Cooker:
  • Set to low
  • Cook 18-24 hours

Steam rising from a simmering bone broth in a pot with chicken bones and aromatics, in warm, cozy kitchen setting.

  1. Skim any foam from surface every few hours.
  2. Remove large solids with slotted spoon.
  3. Strain liquid through fine-mesh strainer.

Straining hot golden bone broth through cheesecloth into a glass container

  1. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour into containers/ice cube trays.
  3. Refrigerate 8+ hours until jelled.
CRUCIAL TIPS:
  • Never add salt or seasonings
  • Ensure bones are from organic, untreated chicken
  • Broth should be clear and golden, not cloudy
  • Will gel when properly cooled – this is good!

Overhead view of golden broth being poured into ice cube trays with glass containers and modern kitchen storage in the background

STORAGE:
  • Refrigerator: 5 days
  • Freezer: 3 months
  • Freeze in ice cube trays for portion control
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  • Warm slightly before serving
  • Mix 1-2 tablespoons with regular food
  • Serve small amount as treat
  • Perfect for picky eaters or cats needing extra hydration

Close-up of bone broth jelly in small cat bowl with a cat paw reaching towards it

VARIATIONS:
  • Use turkey bones for different flavor
  • Add fresh parsley (cat-safe herb)
  • Sprinkle dried catnip before serving
  • Use beef bones (cook longer for beef version)
COMMON MISTAKES:
  • Adding seasonings
  • Not cooking long enough
  • Using too much water
  • Skipping the vinegar step

Remember: Always introduce new foods gradually and consult your vet if your cat has specific dietary needs or health conditions.

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