Sesame 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. Roasting the beef bones first is the secret move here, coaxing out that gorgeous caramelized depth before a single drop of water hits the pot. The apple cider vinegar works quietly in the background, helping draw minerals and collagen from the bones so the finished broth turns thick and glossy once chilled. Aromatics like carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaves round out the flavor without any fuss. Store-bought broths and stocks can be surprisingly tricky territory — many contain hidden flavor additives or are processed on shared lines — so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every single ingredient. The Instant Pot cuts what would traditionally be an all-day simmer down to a manageable hands-off cook, and the natural pressure release gives the broth time to settle into something truly special. Strain it, chill it, skim the fat, and you've got a clean, nourishing base ready to elevate your cooking all week long.

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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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