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Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe

Make this homemade chicken broth in only a couple of hours in your Instant Pot. Drink it on it's own or use it as a base for soups, or to cook rice, beans, or veggies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Broth, Soups
Servings: 5
Author: Leah Vong
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken carcass from a butcher or a whole chicken
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • 2-3 Whole carrots (skin, ends, and all) chopped in large chunks
  • 2-3 Whole celery stalks chopped in large chunks
  • 1 Whole onion chopped in large chunks
  • 1 1 sprig fresh rosemary, thyme, or oregano or other fresh or dried herbs
  • 10-12 Cups Filtered water Fill to the 10 cup line

Instructions

  • Put whole chicken carcass into the Instant Pot
  • Add veggies, herbs, salt, vinegar, and water.
  • Cook on "manual" for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow it to naturally release or quick release if you're short on time.
  • Remove carcass and strain the liquid into quart glass canning jars for up to 5 days or use for cooking right away. If you prefer, you can freeze for up to 2 months.