Instant Pot Chicken Broth

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 gallon cold water

Directions

1. Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
2. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, and salt to the Instant Pot.
3. Pour the cold water into the Instant Pot.
4. Close the lid and set the pressure valve to the "sealing" position.
5. Press the "manual" or "pressure cook" button and set the time to 20 minutes.
6. When the timer is done, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then manually release the remaining pressure.
7. Carefully remove the lid and strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
8. Discard the solids and allow the broth to cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezing for later use.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken broth is a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
• Using an Instant Pot makes it easy to make chicken broth in a fraction of the time it would take to make it on the stovetop.
• Chicken broth can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and braised dishes.