
Rich, golden chicken stock is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything else taste better โ soups, braises, risottos, pan sauces, you name it. Store-bought versions can be a minefield of hidden additives and flavoring blends that aren't always clearly labeled, so making your own is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. This pressure cooker method gets you a deeply flavored, collagen-rich stock in a fraction of the time a stovetop simmer would take, using nothing but chicken bones, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a splash of apple cider vinegar to help draw out all that goodness. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing what went into your pot. Once it's chilled and you skim that fat cap off the top, you're left with a clean, glossy stock that freezes beautifully and keeps your cooking game strong for months. It's the kind of foundational recipe that, once you make it yourself, you'll never want to go back to the carton.
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Add the chicken pieces, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, and salt to the pressure cooker insert. Pour in the cold water until the ingredients are just submerged, stopping at least 2 inches below the max fill line.
Lock the lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
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