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Easy Homemade Chicken Bone Broth in a 1/2 gallon mason jar with a clear glass cup filled with broth on a cutting board with plaid napkin

Easy Homemade Chicken Bone Broth

A simple, nourishing chicken bone broth made in the Instant Pot using leftover bones and wholesome ingredients. Cozy, budget-friendly, and perfect for sipping, soups, and everyday cooking.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:2 hours
Natural Release:30 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 cups

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds chicken bones from a whole chicken, thighs, drumsticks, or rotisserie chicken
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 10-12 cups water enough to cover ingredients
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the carrots and celery, quarter the onion, and smash the garlic cloves.
  2. Place bones in the Instant Pot, followed by vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Pour in apple cider vinegar and add water until ingredients are just covered.
  3. Secure the lid with the valve set to sealing. Cook on Soup/Broth or High Pressure for 2 hours.
  4. Allow pressure to release naturally for 20–30 minutes, then carefully remove the lid.
  5. Strain broth through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Discard solids.
  6. Taste and add salt as needed. Let cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • A gelled texture once chilled is a sign of a collagen-rich broth.
  • For a clearer broth, strain a second time.
  • Keep broth lightly salted if using in multiple recipes.
  • Skim hardened fat after chilling if you prefer a leaner broth.