Barley Free Instant Pot Bone Broth
Rich, gelatinous, and deeply savory, this Instant Pot bone broth is the kind of kitchen staple that makes everything else taste better — from soups and stews to simple sipping straight from a mug. Roasting the beef bones first is the secret move here, coaxing out a dark, caramelized depth that you just can't get by skipping that step. The apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals and collagen out of the bones during the pressure cook, giving you that thick, glossy texture that store-bought broth rarely delivers. Aromatics like carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and fresh thyme round out the flavor without any fuss or complicated technique. For anyone navigating a grain-free lifestyle, homemade broth is genuinely one of the safest swaps you can make — commercial broths and bouillons often sneak in unexpected additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. The Instant Pot cuts the long simmer time down dramatically, so you get a deeply developed broth without babysitting a pot on the stove all day. Refrigerate it, skim the fat once it's chilled, and you'll have a versatile, nourishing base ready to elevate your cooking all week long.
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8 servings
- 3 lb beef bones (knuckles, marrow bones, or a mix), cut into 2–3-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 cups cold water, or enough to reach the instant pot's max fill line
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the beef bones in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, until deeply browned on the surface.
- 2
Transfer the roasted bones to the Instant Pot insert. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and thyme (if using). Pour in the apple cider vinegar and enough cold water to reach just below the max fill line — do not exceed it.
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