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Pressure Cooker Bone Broth From Leftover Bones

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Learn how to turn leftover bones into rich and flavorful broth in one hour.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon leftover bones chicken, turkey, duck, and/or pork etc
  • 3 to 4 green onions
  • 1 thumb ginger

Instructions

  • Add leftover bones into pressure cooker, plus enough water to just cover the bones. You don’t need to thaw the bones before cooking. But you do want use a pair of tongs to re-arrange them so you won’t need to use too much water to cover them. It will save you tons of time when reducing the broth later.
  • Add green onions and ginger.
  • Cover and make sure the high pressure valve is sealed. Cook at high pressure for 1 hour. Let pressure release naturally.
  • Discard the bones and aromatics. Drain the liquid with a strainer. If you want your soup clear, use an oil separator to remove the fat. I always keep the fat because it adds a very rich flavor to my soup.
  • For easy storage, I always reduce the broth beforehand. Transfer the drained broth into a pot. Cook over high heat until reduced to half (about 4 cups).
  • To store the broth, let it cool first. To cool the broth faster, place the pot into an ice bath and stir the soup constantly with a spatula. Soup can be cooled in a few minutes this way.
  • Transfer the portion of broth that you intend to use soon to an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
  • Transfer the rest of the broth to large silicone ice cube trays and put them into the freezer. When the broth cubes are frozen, you can transfer them into a large freezer bag to save space. If you’re planning to store them in the ice cube tray, place the tray into a freezer bag and seal it. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you use the reduced bone broth, don’t forget to dilute it with water (according to taste), because it is very rich and concentrated.