Lupin Free Instant Pot Bone Broth

Total time3 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time2 hr 15 min

4.5

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Rich, glossy, and deeply savory, this Instant Pot bone broth is the kind of kitchen project that rewards you with something genuinely nourishing. Roasting the beef bones first is the secret weapon here — that 25-minute blast in a hot oven builds a caramelized depth that you just can't shortcut. Apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones during the pressure cook, while carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and a handful of aromatics round out the flavor into something complex and satisfying. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is a whole food with no legume-based fillers or flour derivatives hiding anywhere. Store-bought broths and bouillon products can be surprisingly tricky to vet, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into the pot. After a long pressure cook and a natural release, what you're left with is a beautifully clear, collagen-rich broth that gels when chilled — a sure sign you've done it right. Use it as a base for soups, braise your favorite proteins in it, or simply sip it warm from a mug on a cold afternoon.

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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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