Keto Classic Hot Pot Broth

Elevate your low-carb dining experience with this Keto Classic Hot Pot Broth, a rich and aromatic base perfect for your hot pot feasts. Crafted with nutrient-packed beef bone broth and simmered pork bones, this deeply flavorful broth is infused with a symphony of aromatics, including ginger, garlic, green onions, and dried shiitake mushrooms. The addition of Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, soy sauce, and sesame oil brings a subtle heat and earthy umami notes that make this hot pot broth truly unforgettable. Ready in just over two hours, it’s a keto-friendly, gluten-free base that pairs beautifully with your favorite meats, seafood, and low-carb vegetables. Whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this versatile and satisfying broth is sure to take your hot pot game to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups beef bone broth
• 1 pound pork bones
• 4 cups water
• 1 2-inch piece, sliced ginger
• 3 stalks, cut into large pieces green onions
• 6 cloves, smashed garlic
• 6 whole dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Begin by parboiling the pork bones to remove impurities: place the pork bones in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Allow them to boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones under cold water.

Step 2

In a clean large pot, combine the parboiled pork bones, beef bone broth, and 4 cups of water. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 3

Add in the sliced ginger, green onion pieces, smashed garlic cloves, and dried shiitake mushrooms. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium-low, allowing the broth to simmer gently for 90 minutes. Skim off any foam that appears on the surface as needed.

Step 5

After 90 minutes, add the soy sauce, sesame oil, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and salt to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the additional flavors.

Step 6

Continue to simmer the broth for another 30 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse thoroughly into the liquid.

Step 7

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids, leaving a clear, fragrant broth.

Step 8

Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or keep warm on low heat until ready to use as a base for your keto hot pot ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3094.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1666.3

Total Fat 89.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 6009.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 136.3g	0%

Vitamin D 924IU	0%
Calcium 429.3mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 3905.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 20.4%