Capsaicin Free Instant Pot Bone Broth
Rich, deeply savory, and built on nothing but wholesome aromatics and slow-extracted collagen, this bone broth is the kind of kitchen project that rewards patience with something genuinely nourishing. The bones are roasted first at high heat until deeply browned, which unlocks a complexity that you simply cannot get from a stovetop shortcut or a carton from the store. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones during the pressure cook, while carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaves round out the flavor without any heat-forward ingredients sneaking in. For anyone managing a sensitivity to capsaicin, this recipe is a natural fit — there are no chiles, no paprika, no cayenne, and no spice blends that could hide a problem ingredient. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, bringing the broth to a deep, gelatinous richness in a fraction of the time a traditional stovetop simmer would take. Once chilled and skimmed, you're left with a clean, golden broth that's ready to sip straight from a mug, use as a base for soups, or stir into sauces. It stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer, so making a big batch is absolutely worth it.
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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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