Pho Bo

• 3 lb beef bones (marrow and knuckle bones)
• 1 lb beef brisket
• 1 lb rice noodles (pho noodles)
• 1 onion (halved and charred)
• 3 ginger (slices, charred)
• 4 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup fresh basil and mint
• 1 lime wedges, hoisin, and Sriracha (for serving)

How to Make It

1. 1

   Blanch bones in boiling water 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Char onion and ginger directly over a gas flame or under broiler.

3. 3

   Simmer bones, brisket, charred onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon in 12 cups water 3 hours.

4. 4

   Remove brisket after 1.5 hours when tender. Slice thinly.

5. 5

   Strain broth and season with fish sauce, sugar, and salt.

6. 6

   Cook noodles. Place in bowls, top with sliced brisket and hot broth. Serve with sprouts, herbs, lime, hoisin, and Sriracha.