Candida Diet Friendly Instant Pot Bone Broth
Rich, deeply savory, and made entirely from whole-food ingredients, this bone broth is the kind of nourishing staple that belongs in your weekly rotation. Roasting the beef bones before pressure cooking is the move that takes the flavor from flat to full-bodied — you get that gorgeous, caramelized depth without any shortcuts. Apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals out of the bones during the long cook, making every cup as nutrient-dense as it is delicious. For anyone managing candida overgrowth, finding a truly clean, sugar-free broth at the store is nearly impossible — most commercial versions sneak in additives, natural flavors, or ingredients that don't belong on a healing protocol. This one keeps it simple: bones, vegetables, herbs, and nothing that would set you back. The Instant Pot cuts the traditional stovetop simmer time way down while still delivering that silky, collagen-rich result you're after. Sip it warm on its own, use it as a base for soups, or stir it into sauces — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely good for you.
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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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