Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth is the perfect way to get all the benefits of bone broth without having to spend hours simmering it on the stovetop. This super easy recipe can be made in your pressure cooker and tastes delicious.
If you love Instant Pot soup recipes, then you are going to want to try this Instant Pot bone broth recipe. It is packed full of nutrients and flavor and can be made in a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional bone broth.
Instant Pot Bone Broth
Bone broth is rich in minerals and collagen, which are good for gut health, joint health, and skin health. It’s also a great way to get more bone-building nutrients into your diet.
Making broth in an Instant Pot is super easy and much faster than making it on the stovetop. This Instant Pot bone broth recipe can be made in just a few hours, whereas traditional bone broth takes 12-24 hours to make.
Why I Love This Recipe
This Instant Pot bone broth recipe is super easy to make and much faster than traditional bone broth. It can be made in just a few hours, which makes it perfect for busy days.
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love Instant Pot soup recipes, then next time give this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe a try.
Ingredients
This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. This is a great way to use leftover chicken and stretch your budget.
- left-over chicken carcass
- carrots, cut into quarters
- onion, quartered
- whole black peppercorn
- kosher salt
- bay leaves
Substitutions
Bones: You can use chicken bones or beef bones if you want a chicken or beef bone broth.
Pepper: Ground black pepper can replace the peppercorn if needed.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to make this recipe.
Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker: This is the pressure cooker that I use and love. It’s affordable and has a lot of great features.
Strainer: A strainer is helpful for separating the bones from the broth.
Mason Jars: These are perfect for storing the broth in the fridge or freezer.
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth
Making bone broth in the pressure cooker is so easy. Follow the simple steps below and you will have a delicious and healthy pot of bone broth without much effort at all.
Step 1: Add the ingredients to the pressure cooker
Add all of your ingredients to the Instant Pot. Add enough water to fill to your max line within the inner pot in your Instant Pot.
Step 2: Cook the bone broth
Set to High Pressure for 120 minutes.
Step 3: Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the pressure
Allow for a natural release.
Step 4: Cool the broth
Once the pressure has completely released, allow it to cool as it will be quite hot.
Step 5: Store in an airtight container
Transfer the broth to a mason jar, or glass storage container to keep fresh for up to one week!
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few variations and add-ins that you can try with this recipe:
Add garlic: Garlic is a great addition to bone broth and adds extra flavor.
Add ginger: Ginger is another great way to add extra flavor to your bone broth.
Turmeric: Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory spice that can be added to bone broth.
Serving Suggestions
You can drink bone broth just as it is, or you can use it in soup. If you want to drink it alone, here are a few ideas to serve with it.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this Instant Pot Bone Broth recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Bone broth can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.
Bone broth can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Yes, you can freeze bone broth for up to 3 months.
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Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
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Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 3 pounds left-over meat carcass
- 3-4 carrots cut into quarters
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 bay leaves
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to the Instant Pot. Add enough water to fill to your max line within the inner pot in your Instant Pot.
- Set to High Pressure for 120 minutes.
- Allow for a natural release.
- Once the pressure has completely released, allow it to cool as it will be quite hot.
- Transfer the broth to a mason jar or glass storage container.
Nutrition
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