Making Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth is a quick and easy way to extract all the rich flavors and nutrients from turkey bones. The Instant Pot speeds up the process, making it ideal for a hearty, homemade broth that you can use for soups, gravies, or as a flavorful base for many dishes.
Here’s a simple recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth:
Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2-3 turkey carcasses (leftover from a roasted turkey, or just turkey bones)
- 1 large onion, quartered (no need to peel)
- 2-3 carrots, broken in half (no need to peel)
- 2-3 celery stalks, cut in half
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed (no need to peel)
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals from the bones)
- 10 cups water (enough to cover the bones and veggies in your Instant Pot)
- Salt to taste (you can add it later, after the broth is done cooking)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Place the turkey bones or carcass in the Instant Pot. If you have leftover meat, you can leave it on the bones for extra flavor.
- Add the quartered onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns into the pot.
- Pour in the apple cider vinegar and then add enough water to cover the bones and vegetables, up to the maximum fill line of your Instant Pot (usually about 10 cups of water).
2. Set the Instant Pot:
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to “Sealing.”
- Press the “Soup/Broth” function on the Instant Pot, or manually set the timer to 120 minutes (2 hours) on high pressure. This long cook time will help extract maximum flavor and nutrients from the bones.
3. Let the Instant Pot Natural Release:
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for about 15-20 minutes. After that, carefully turn the valve to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure.
4. Strain the Broth:
- Open the lid and check the broth. If you like, you can skim off any impurities or foam from the top, although this isn’t necessary.
- Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully remove the turkey bones and vegetables from the broth.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or another pot to remove the small bits of vegetables and bones.
5. Season and Store:
- Taste the broth and season with salt as needed.
- Let the broth cool to room temperature, then transfer it to jars or containers for storage. If you want to store it long-term, you can freeze the broth in freezer-safe containers or ice cube trays for easy use in recipes.
6. Optional:
- For an even richer broth, you can return the strained broth to the Instant Pot and simmer it on the “Saute” setting for an additional 15-20 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- You can also add some fresh herbs (like thyme, rosemary, or parsley) toward the end of cooking for additional flavor.
Tips:
- Use the carcass: If you have leftover meat on the turkey bones, it will add flavor to the broth. If you want a clearer broth, you can remove most of the meat before cooking.
- Storage: The broth can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To make it easier to use in future recipes, freeze the broth in smaller portions.
- Gelatinous Broth: Bone broth is naturally gelatinous due to the collagen from the bones. If your broth gels when chilled, that’s a good sign! You can always dilute it with a little water when reheating if you prefer a thinner consistency.
This Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth is rich, nutritious, and full of flavor! It’s an excellent base for soups, gravies, or even just as a warming, comforting drink. Enjoy!