Cinnamon Free Instant Pot Bone Broth

Total time3 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time2 hr 15 min

4.5

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Rich, deeply savory bone broth is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything it touches taste better — from soups and stews to simple sipping straight from a mug. This version starts with roasted beef bones, which develop a gorgeous caramelized depth before they ever hit the pot, giving the finished broth a color and flavor that store-bought versions simply can't match. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, coaxing out collagen and minerals in a fraction of the time a stovetop simmer would take. Aromatics like carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaves build a clean, rounded backbone, while a splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw nutrients from the bones during the long pressure cook. For anyone avoiding warming spices, this recipe is naturally free of them — no blends, no shortcuts, just honest ingredients you can see and verify yourself. Once chilled, the broth sets into a satisfying gel, a sign of all that good collagen, and the fat skims off cleanly before you store or use it. Make a big batch and freeze it in portions; you'll be reaching for it constantly.

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Ingredients

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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