Honey Free Instant Pot Bone Broth
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. The process here starts with roasting the beef bones at high heat until they're beautifully browned, which builds that dark, complex flavor you just can't shortcut. Apple cider vinegar draws out the minerals and collagen from the bones during the pressure cook, giving the finished broth that silky, almost gelatinous body that sets it apart from anything in a carton. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, cutting down what would traditionally be an all-day simmer into a manageable two-hour pressure cook with a natural release. Aromatics like carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns round out the flavor without any sweeteners — so there's no honey or other added sugars hiding in the mix, just clean, honest ingredients. Once strained and chilled, you simply skim the fat and you're left with a golden, nourishing broth ready to use all week long. It freezes beautifully too, making it one of the most practical things you can batch-cook and keep on hand.
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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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