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Homemade Chicken Broth in the Instant Pot

Use this recipe to make a really simple homemade chicken broth with chicken bones and veggie scraps you already have on hand that can be used in many from scratch recipes. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Put the bones in the Instant pot along with whatever veggies you are using.
  • Fill the put to the top max line with water.
  • If using any herbs, add now. Sometimes I will add peppercorns.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Pressure cook and set the time for 2 hours.
  • Let it naturally release the steam when done.
  • You can let it cool a bit or strain right away. I usually place a mesh strainer over a large (8 cup) measuring cup and work in batches to get out the bones and veggies to discard.
  • Transfer the chicken broth to jars or freezer safe containers.
  • Store in the fridge. You can transfer to the freezer for longer storage once it has cooled down.

Notes

If you used your Instant pot to cook a whole chicken for dinner, you don't even have to worry about cleaning it up before making your broth. I will pull the bones out and pick off the extra chicken to keep for another recipe. If there isn't enough, I just leave it on. Also, I take off the skin and discard.