How to Make Easy Pork Bone Broth

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Mar 27th 2025

Making Pork Bone Broth Soup is simple enough to surprise you. It’s aromatic, easy, nutritious, and really good for your health and soul.

Pork bone broth is a rich, flavorful soup base packed with collagen, minerals, and nutrients. Whether you're making ramen, hot pot, wonton soup or just a nourishing bowl of soup, this easy pork bone broth recipe will give you a deep, umami-packed flavor.

This is Thai pork bone broth. It’s a flavorful and rich soup stock made by simmering pork bones (often neck bones, ribs, or femur bones) with aromatics like garlic, coriander root, white pepper, and sometimes daikon or onions.

It’s commonly used as a base for many Thai dishes, like ก๋วยเตี๋ยว (Guay Tiew - noodle soup) or ต้มจืด (Tom Jued - clear soup with vegetables and meatballs).

What You’ll Need

• Water – The base of the broth, helps extract flavors from the ingredients.
• Pork bones (neck bones or leg bones) – Adds depth and richness to the broth, creating a naturally sweet and savory taste.
• Garlic – Enhances aroma and gives a subtle warmth to the soup.
• Daikon Radish & Carrot – Contributes a mild sweetness and helps clarify the broth.
• Cilantro Roots – Adds an earthy, herbal fragrance unique to Thai-style broths.
• Onion – Provides a mild sweetness and balances the savory flavors.
• Salt – Enhances the overall taste of the broth.
• Rock Sugar – Gives a natural sweetness that rounds out the flavors.
• Light Soy Sauce – Adds umami and a touch of saltiness.

Why You’ll Love This Pork Bone Broth Soup Recipe ❤️

• Super Nutritious – Loaded with collagen, amino acids, and essential minerals.
• Versatile – Great for ramen, soups, hot pot, or even adding to stews and sauces.
• Easy to Make – Just a few simple ingredients and a little patience for a delicious homemade broth.
• Budget-Friendly – Uses affordable pork bones to create a flavorful base.

How to Make Pork Bone Broth

1. Prep the bones – Rub the pork bones with 1 tbsp salt and rinse thoroughly with water several times.
2. Blanch the bones – Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the bones, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove, rinse, and discard the water.
3. Make the broth – Refill the pot with fresh water, add all the ingredients. Add the blanched bones and chopped vegetables.
4. Skim the foam – Once the broth comes to a boil, lower the heat and remove any foam that rises to the top.
5. Simmer to perfection – Let it simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes to develop a rich, naturally sweet flavor from the bones.

Not only is pork bone broth comforting and full of flavor, but it’s also a powerhouse of nutrients! 

So whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of noodle soup or a rich, creamy ramen, pork bone broth is the perfect base to start with! 

Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep and can be used in countless dishes! Let’s get cooking! 🍜