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Published: May 9, 2019 · Modified: Sep 6, 2020 by Kathy

Instant Pot Bone Broth

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An old jar filled with a golden broth.

Instant Pot Bone Broth is a delicious broth made in the Instant Pot. Use beef, pork or chicken to make this flavorful broth.

Instant Pot Bone Broth in an old canning jar

I use this broth in my Enchilada Soup and Pasta e Fagioli.

Ingredients needed for instant pot bone broth. Includes bones, garlic, carrots, celery and onion.

What is bone broth?

Bone broth is a meat broth that is made by cooking bones along with vegetables in water. Bone broth often has a jelly-like consistency which comes from cooking the bones for a long period of time.

When the broth is heated it is in liquid form like any other broth. I've saved time by making this bone broth in the Instant Pot.

What type of bones can I use?

Almost any type of bones can be used to make broth. I've used beef bones, pork bones and elk bones. I also have a recipe for chicken broth using a different method.

What is the difference between bone broth and stock?

Bone broth has a very long cook time which helps release nutrients from the bones and marrow. Regular broth is cooked with bones and vegetables but usually doesn't contain any of the gelatin-like in bone broth.

Stock may contain a small amount of gelatin. Bone broth and stock often contain the same ingredients when cooking. The main difference is the amount of cook time required to release the nutrients from the bones.

Using an Instant Pot reduces the amount of cook time since the bones are cooked under pressure.

A bowlful of carrots, onions, celery and garlic for making Instant Pot Bone Broth

Why make broth in an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker. It takes less time to cook everything in a pressure cooker. It's also super easy and hands-off. All you do is load everything into the pot and close the lid. Then you turn on the Instant Pot and let it do its work.

It will automatically cook for the specified amount of time and beep when it's done! Easy Peasy!

How do I use bone broth?

  • Add  to soups
  • Use in rice or risotto
  • Add to sauteed vegetables
  • Use in any recipe that calls for stock or broth

Can I freeze bone broth?

Yes, this broth can be frozen. I like to freeze it two ways. First, I often freeze in ice cube trays and then once it's frozen I pop the cubes into a freezer bag. My ice cube tray makes about 1 tablespoon-sized cubes. I can easily pull out a few cubes and add it to any dish I'm cooking.

I also like to freeze in canning jars with plastic lids. I usually use these when I need a larger amount of broth, like when I'm making soup.

One caution when using jars is not to fill them all the way. In fact, leave a good 1 - 1 ½ inch of room. The broth expands when it freezes and there's nothing worse than finding out your jar split in the freezer. If that happens, throw out the jar and the broth.

If you'd like your broth shelf stable, canning is a great idea! Follow these directions for canning chicken stock.

Bone Broth ice cubes in a pile

Where do I get bones to make bone broth?

You can get bones from a variety of places. First, you could use a leftover bone from a pot roast or other meat you cooked for dinner. You could also go to your grocery store and ask your butcher. They will often have a good supply of bones.

My store has cut bones in the freezer section. My husband supplies the wild game bones for me. I just ask him to cut the bones into pieces that will fit into my Instant Pot.

The size of the bones doesn't matter. I've used both small and large bones.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Instant Pot Bone Broth in an old canning jar

Instant Pot Bone Broth

Kathy Berget
Bone broth made in an electric pressure cooker
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Depressurizing 40 minutes mins
Total Time 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 10 cups
Calories 5 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 pounds bones (beef, pork or elk)
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 onion (quartered)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 carrots (chopped in half)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped in half)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 quarts water

Instructions
 

  • Add bones to pot of Instant Pot. 
    3 pounds bones
  • Drizzle over apple cider vinegar. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Add remaining ingredients and fill water to the fill line of pot.
    1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 carrots, 1 stalk celery, 2 bay leaves, 6 quarts water
  • Close lid and set to high pressure for 180 minutes.
  • Allow pot to naturally depressurize.  Carefully remove lid and allow to cool slightly.
  • Strain off bones and remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate broth. Once cooled, skim off any fat on the surface.
  • Divide into storage containers and use within 3 days or freeze. 

Notes

Ways to use broth:
  • Add  to soups
  • Use in rice or risotto
  • Add to sauteed vegetables
  • Use in any recipe that calls for stock or broth

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 32mgVitamin A: 1030IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 13mg
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Comments

  1. Breann K Ochs says

    November 02, 2023 at 2:17 pm

    I have raw elk bones, do i need to pre-roast the bones prior to using the insta pot?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 02, 2023 at 2:44 pm

      Roasting the bones is optional. It does create a deeper flavor and a darker broth. It's also okay to use just the raw bones.
      Kathy

      Reply
  2. Suzi says

    June 08, 2019 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    Making this now!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 08, 2019 at 9:33 am

      I'm ready to make another batch! I use the broth all the time!

      Reply
  3. Adina says

    May 16, 2019 at 12:23 am

    Bone broth is amazing and I make it often. However, it takes a very long time to make it on the stove. An instant pot sounds amazing for this purpose.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2019 at 5:24 am

      It is much quicker in the Instant Pot and just as delicious!

      Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    May 13, 2019 at 5:38 am

    5 stars
    Homemade bone broth tastes so good! We often make broth with hams and sometimes turkeys, but I've never tried it with other bones. I'm thinking I need to try my hand at beef broth next. And I definitely need to get an Instant Pot to do that...talk about easy! Great recipe, Kathy!

    Reply
  5. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    May 10, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    Oh delicious! 🙂 Bone broth is the best!

    Reply
  6. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 10, 2019 at 5:24 am

    5 stars
    Love making my own broth when I can - so so tasty! And fabulous that you used the Instant Pot to really get as much flavour out as you can in a short amount of time. What a delicious base for all sorts of soups and stews...or enjoying as is!

    Reply
  7. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    May 09, 2019 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    Kathy, this bone broth looks so rich and full of flavor! The instant pot makes it so much quicker!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 10, 2019 at 3:53 am

      It really is simple to make.

      Reply
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