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    Published: Jul 13, 2021 · Modified: Jul 22, 2021 by Julia · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

    Instant Pot Pork Bone Broth

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    The bone broth craze has taken over the US in recent years. I remember how confused I was when articles from coveted food magazines started touting the benefits of bone broth. Bone broth, specifically a daikon pork bone soup (萝卜排骨汤), was a weekly staple at our house. In those days, the pork bones would take hours to stew over the stove. My mom would ramble on about the nutritional value of the soup-- always reminding us to not waste the collagen found in the bones. These days, I don't have the patience to watch over a simmering pot, which makes this Instant Pot pork bone broth even more magical. While this recipe takes longer than my regular recipes, it requires so little attention. Once you've parboiled the pork bones, add them into the Instant Pot with a few of your favorite fragrants, and set it to pressure cook for 2 hours. Then you're hands free until the broth is ready!

    pork bone broth

    How do I use the Instant Pot to make broth?

    An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker, which essentially traps steam as it generates heat. Since the pot is sealed, the steam builds up and the liquid within the pot heats up beyond boiling point temperatures. This type of environment helps to tenderize and cook meats much faster, while still retaining flavor because none of the water is evaporating!

    I use my 6 qt Instant Pot plenty of times in other recipes that typically require a longer cook time when done traditionally over the stove such as my Instant Pot Shanghainese braised pork belly or Instant Pot Taiwanese pork rice bowl. However, it's not always meat that requires an IP! I've also used it to make my husband's favorite Instant Pot Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce. This piece of equipment is so versatile, and I wouldn't be able to make half my recipes without it!

    What is this broth good for?

    The best thing about this broth is that you can store in it the fridge for meal prep for the week or freeze it for a rainy day. The recipe is an amazing base for pho broth or ramen broth.

    I've used this broth to create many noodle dishes for cold days such as Japanese-inspired ramen with all the toppings and topped with Chinese BBQ pork, a seafood soup with buttered shrimp, and a Cantonese-inspired traditional pork bone soup.

    Can I use other proteins (beef or chicken)?

    Yes! This recipe is easily replicable with other proteins. If using beef, I prefer using a mix of oxtail and neck bones. If chicken, I usually throw in the entire carcass (the chicken rotisserie from Costco is amazing for this once you've finished the meat).

    How do I store the broth?

    We usually finish the broth in a couple days by having it for both lunch and dinner! The best way to store this way is to separate it into takeout soup containers or mason jars. Once these have cooled in the fridge, the broth will become a gelatin-like consistency, which is how you know all the good collagen has been extracted. The great thing about refrigerating the broth is that the fat will congeal at the top. If you would prefer to get rid of the excess fat, cool it, then use a spoon to scoop the fat off.

    If you want to freeze the broth, I would recommend portioning however much you would use for one meal into a separate container or Ziploc bags. Freeze the bag laying flat. Some people also freeze the broth in an ice cube tray, which makes for easy removal!

    Ingredients for pork broth/stock

    The ingredients are extremely simple. Note that once this broth is made, you'll want to add seasonings based on your recipe such as five spice power, white pepper powder, salt, and so on.

    • Pork neck bone: This part has some of the most collagen and will give your broth the rich flavor you're looking for
    • Garlic cloves
    • Ginger
    • Seasonings: I usually use what I have on hand such as bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
    • Lemon juice: A drop of acidity helps to extract more flavor from your protein. I use a tablespoon of lemon juice, but you can also sub for white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
    bay leaves and cinnamon stick

    How to make pork broth in an Instant Pot

    1. Parboil the pork neck bones. This step helps to get rid of any of the pork's impurities and blood. Boil a stock pot of water, and add in pork bones. Boil for around 8 minutes. You'll start to see a gray foam form on the top of the pot. Scoop this off with a ladle.parboil pork bones
    2. Once you're done parboiling, drain the pot and run the bones under cold water. Scrub to get rid of any remaining impurities.rinse pork bones
    3. Set Instant Pot to Sauté and add a scant tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add in ginger slices, garlic, and pork bones. Use a pair of tongs to make sure each side of the pork bone is gently seared.saute pork bones
    4. Add about 8-10 cups of water (make sure you are at least an inch below the MAX water line).
    5. Add spices, I like to use 3 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 star anise.
    6. Place lid on IP and set to Pressure Cook for 2 hours. This will take almost 3 to 3.5 hours as the pressure needs to build up and we have to wait for the Natural Release.
    7. When the lid has released, let the pot cool before touching. Remove the bones and meat into a separate bowl. Pour the broth through a sieve to get rid of the remaining fragrants.
    8. Store in an airtight jar for 3-4 days in the fridge (great for meal prepping) or a 3 months in the freezer.
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    pork bone broth
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    5 from 27 votes

    Instant Pot Pork Bone Broth

    This pork bone broth is cooked in an Instant Pot to extract rich, bold flavors perfect as a base for any noodle soup.
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Salt
    Prep Time 8 minutes
    Cook Time 3 hours
    Total Time 3 hours 8 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Julia

    Equipment

    • 6 qt Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs pork neck bones
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 3 slices ginger
    • 8-10 cups water
    • 3 bay leaves
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 star anise
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (sub with white vinegar)

    Instructions

    • Parboil pork bones for 8 minutes. Scoop off the foam from the top as it boils.
    • Drain and rinse bones. Scrub to further remove impurities
    • Set IP to Sauté and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, let pot heat up.
    • Sauté the bones with garlic and ginger. Use tongs to flip the bones so each side gets seared.
    • Add 8-10 cups of water (must be BELOW the max water line).
    • Add bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice.
    • Set IP to Pressure Cook for 2 hours. After done, let Natural Release.
    • Let broth cool, remove the meat and bones. Pour through a sieve to remove the fragrants.
    • Store broth in an airtight jar in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
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    1. Melinda says

      July 13, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      I have now learned a lot about broth! My family loves ramen but I've yet to find a recipe for a broth that was sure to please. This is it!! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Alexandra says

      July 13, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fantastic way of getting the maximum flavour into the homemade broth. I am so looking forward to trying it in many preparations - I think first up will be ramen!

      Reply
    3. Freya says

      July 13, 2021 at 10:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was so interesting and I had never thought have using the instant pot for it! I love to use my stick to add to risottos too!

      Reply
    4. The Sudden Cook says

      July 13, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      Greetings from KL! We love us some good pork ribs soup/broth and it's such a staple in noodle soup dishes etc here. Love all the aromatics you've used - this recipe is a keeper.

      Reply
    5. Kirby says

      July 15, 2021 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! I love bone broth and I never thought to make it with pork bones!

      Reply
    6. Addison says

      July 15, 2021 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Making bone broth is the best! So hearty and flavorful!

      Reply
    7. Amanda Scarlati says

      July 15, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you did this in the instant pot. Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Renee says

        January 28, 2022 at 10:31 am

        Hi!

        Should the broth be cooked at normal or high in the pressure cooker - and I am a bit confused when you said to cook it in the cooker for 2 hours then say it should take 3.5 hours ? Does it need to be cooked for 2 hours or 3,5?

        Thanks ,
        Renee

        Reply
        • Julia says

          January 30, 2022 at 4:54 pm

          You should set the cooker for 2 hours. However, the total time will be around 3.5 hours because the pressure cooker will take some time to build up pressure in the beginning and then, at the end, when it's doing natural release. Hope that helps!

          Reply
    8. Elizabeth says

      July 15, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love the way you’ve captured this - so simply photographed and yet so elegant!

      Reply
    9. Jeannie says

      July 15, 2021 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      Never thought of making one at home, but this is great because it's easier to adjust and try more flavors.

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 18, 2021 at 12:55 am

        So easy and so much easier to flavor to your liking than the supermarket versions.

        Reply
    10. Amy says

      July 15, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always in need of a good broth. Never thought to do in the instant pot though! What a great idea.

      Reply
    11. Linda says

      July 15, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      I'm so excited to learn about this bone broth. And this IP version is our new favorite

      Reply
    12. Kay says

      July 16, 2021 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      Perfect base to my soups, and can just forget about it whilst cooking in the instant pot!

      Reply
    13. Maddie says

      July 16, 2021 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic base to brothy soups and easy to boot! Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    14. Kayla DiMaggio says

      July 16, 2021 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      This pork bone broth had so much flavor! It was delicious!

      Reply
    15. Jeri says

      July 16, 2021 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      This Instant Pot method for getting bone broth is so much easier than the stovetop, and the pork bone broth was delicious, a perfect soup base. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 18, 2021 at 12:55 am

        Yes! The IP just saves so much time and energy. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Nora says

      July 16, 2021 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I always have different varieties of broth frozen in the freezer. You can use it for so many recipes, and homemade is always best. But I've never made it with an Instant Pot! I definitely have to try that! Thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 18, 2021 at 12:54 am

        Having the IP is great!

        Reply
    17. Sabrina says

      July 16, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      Great tips and a perfect rich broth. I used it for ramen and it was perfect.

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 18, 2021 at 12:54 am

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    18. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      July 16, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering. I have to make this tonight!"

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 18, 2021 at 12:54 am

        Can't wait for you to try it in a noodle soup!

        Reply
    19. Sunrita says

      July 18, 2021 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      Every little details to learn about making bone broth. Thanks so much

      Reply
    20. Jenny says

      July 19, 2021 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      I am always looking for broth recipes, and yours is delicious. It will be a staple, and it is so easy and yummy. And the post is so informative. Thanks so much for sharing this.

      Reply
    21. Cathleen says

      July 19, 2021 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, what can't the instant pot do?? This sounds so good!! Bookmarked to make this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    22. Bernice says

      July 19, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! I've made both chicken and beef stock in the Instant Pot. Next up...pork! I'm with your mom on this, no sense in wasting the bones!

      Reply
    23. Allyssa says

      July 20, 2021 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      Thanks a lot for sharing this! It's really helpful and really easy to make! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    24. Veronika Sykorova says

      July 20, 2021 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      I love making broth, such a simple thing to make but it always brings a dish from good to amazing when you add it to something! I like that you're adding cinnamon sticks to it, so intresting! I've never tried that. I can't wait to give your recipe a try this weekend!

      Reply
    25. Marta says

      July 21, 2021 at 5:21 am

      5 stars
      Great tip on making a babysitting-free bone broth. Such a great base for many other recipes too!

      Reply
    26. Veronika says

      July 23, 2021 at 5:59 am

      5 stars
      This is a great idea! I always buy premade bone broth in the store and never even thought about making it myself. Thanks for this recipe, I definitely will try to make it in my Instant Pot, I'm sure it will taste even better!

      Reply
    27. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      July 24, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic recipe to get every bit of flavor into your broth! I LOVE how easy and delicious your recipe is!

      Reply
    28. Moop Brown says

      July 26, 2021 at 7:33 am

      The fact that this broth is incredibly easy to make and can be stored in the fridge and used later makes it definitely something I want to try!

      Reply
    29. Melanie says

      July 26, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      We love our Instant Pot and this sounds like a perfect broth to try to make asap! Homemade bonebroth is so much better, thank you!

      Reply

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