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Homemade Chicken Broth in the Instant Pot

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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
Method Notes

Method
 

  1. Put the bones in the Instant pot along with whatever veggies you are using.
  2. Fill the put to the top max line with water.
  3. If using any herbs, add now. Sometimes I will add peppercorns.
  4. Set the Instant Pot to Pressure cook and set the time for 2 hours.
  5. Let it naturally release the steam when done.
  6. 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.
  7. Transfer the chicken broth to jars or freezer safe containers.
  8. 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.