Easy Instant Pot Bone Broth
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds bones
can be chicken, beef, pork or a mix of bones; try using marrow-filled bones or gelatin rich chicken feet
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 pound onion
peeled and chopped, 1 large
- 1/4 pound carrots
chopped, 2 to 3 medium
- 1 /4 pound celery
chopped, 2 to 3 celery ribs
- 4 medium cloves garlic
crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or more to taste
- Optional: small bunch fresh parsley or dill
3 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 quarter-sized slices unpeeled fresh ginger
Directions
- 1
For a richer broth, roast the bones. Spread into one layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast in a 425 degree F oven until browned, about 30 minutes.
- 2
If you prefer to skip roasting the bones, and are using chicken parts with skin, you can still achieve a dark colored broth by searing the skin. Select the “Sauté” setting and choose high heat. When the pot is hot, add the bones, skin-side-down and cook until the skin is dark brown. Cancel the “Sauté” function and move on to making the broth.
- 3
Layer the bones with the rest of the ingredients in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Cover with 12 to 14 cups of water — make sure the water covers the ingredients, but does not pass the fill line.
- 4
Secure the lid then cook on high pressure for 3 hours. If you have added beef, pork or other bones, cook for 4 hours.
- 5
Note that the timer will not start until there is enough pressure inside the pot so the timer may not start for a few minutes. When the cook time is up, do not immediately open the lid and instead let the pressure naturally release. You will know it’s done when the tendons and connective tissues have dissolved and the bones are falling apart and fragile. If this has not happened, place the lid back on and cook on high for another 20 minutes to an hour.
- 6
Layer the bones with the rest of the ingredients in the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover with 12 to 14 cups of water — make sure the water covers the ingredients. Secure the lid then cook on LOW for 24 to 48 hours. You will know it’s done when the tendons and connective tissues have dissolved and the bones are falling apart and fragile. If this has not happened, place the lid back on and cook on for another few hours.
- 7
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer and season with additional salt to taste. Let cool until not hot. Transfer to containers and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 6 hours or overnight.
- 8
Skim off and remove any fat on the surface. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months (or more).
Easy Instant Pot Bone Broth
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About this Recipe
Unlock the secret to incredibly rich, flavorful bone broth right in your Instant Pot. This easy recipe transforms simple bones into a velvety liquid gold, perfect for sipping on its own or enriching your favorite culinary creations.
What sets this Instant Pot bone broth apart is its intense flavor and remarkable concentration of beneficial collagen and nutrients. While traditional bone broth can take many hours on the stovetop, your Instant Pot extracts all the goodness efficiently, delivering a deeply nourishing and satisfying broth that truly earns its reputation for healing benefits for the joints, gut, and immune system.
Prepare for a deeply savory and aromatic experience. You'll achieve a broth with a beautiful golden hue and a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel, unlike any store-bought stock. This intensely flavored broth is incredibly comforting and can be enjoyed straight from a mug, or as a foundational ingredient for soups, stews, and sauces, enriching every dish it touches. Expect a soothing warmth and the profound satisfaction of consuming something truly nourishing.
Customization & Variations
The beauty of homemade bone broth is its versatility. Feel free to use a mix of bones—chicken, beef, pork, or even gelatin-rich chicken feet and marrow-filled bones for extra richness. You can also fine-tune the aromatics; don't hesitate to incorporate optional ingredients like a small bunch of fresh parsley or dill, sprigs of fresh thyme, or quarter-sized slices of unpeeled fresh ginger for different flavor profiles.
Enjoy this nourishing bone broth on its own for a comforting, warming drink, or use it interchangeably with stock in your everyday cooking to elevate the flavor of any recipe.