Homemade Chicken Stock in the Instant Pot
This Homemade Chicken Stock is made so easily in the Instant Pot with simple ingredients! You will love this hands-off recipe that makes nutrient dense stock that can be a staple to many recipes.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mesh Strainer or steam basket
Ingredients
- 1 chicken carcass*
- 2 large onions, halved
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into quarters
- 2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 cups water
Instructions
- Using the mesh strainer insert of the Instant Pot, place the chicken carcass, onions, carrots, and celery inside the strainer. Place in the Instant Pot.
- Top with water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
- Cook on manual high pressure for 45 minutes, use a natural release. After 30 minutes, you can clear the valve to release any remaining steam.
- Strain the stock and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in glass containers in the fridge. You can skip any fat that forms on the top, or leave as is.
Notes
*You will need approximately 3lbs of chicken bones, or the carcass of a 5lb chicken.