Barley Free Pressure Cooker Bone Broth

Total time3 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time2 hr 15 min

4.7

(19)

Rich, deeply savory, and packed with collagen, this pressure cooker bone broth is the kind of kitchen project that pays dividends all week long. The bones get roasted first at high heat until they're beautifully browned, which builds a flavor base that no store-bought carton can touch. Apple cider vinegar goes in with the aromatics to help draw minerals and gelatin out of the bones during the long pressure cook, giving you that satisfying, jiggly set once the broth chills. For anyone navigating a barley sensitivity, homemade broth is genuinely one of the safest swaps you can make — commercial broths and soups often sneak in barley or barley-derived ingredients, and the labels aren't always obvious about it. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of grain: bones, vegetables, herbs, and a splash of vinegar. The result is a glossy, golden broth you can sip straight from a mug, use as a base for soups and stews, or stir into grains and sauces wherever you need a flavor boost. Once you see how well it gels in the fridge, you'll never go back to the boxed stuff.

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Ingredients

8 servings

3 lb beef bones (knuckles, marrow bones, or a mix)
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1 tsp salt
8 cups cold water, plus more as needed
small bunch fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the bones in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until deeply browned on all sides.
2
Transfer the roasted bones to the pressure cooker. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and parsley (if using). Pour in the cold water — the liquid should reach no higher than the pressure cooker's max-fill line; add or reduce water as needed.

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