How to Make Beef Broth 3 Ways / Should I use a Slow-Cooker, Instant Pot or Stove Top Method? - Our Liberty House (2024)

• 2 lbs beef bones (approximate weight is okay), roasted

• 3 celery stalks

• 2 medium carrots

• 1 8oz package of mushrooms

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• 1 large white onion

• 1 head garlic

• 1 lemon

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

• 10 cups water

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tbsp black pepper

notes:

1. If your bones are unused, roast them on a sheet pan at 400 degrees for 20 minutes

2. Salt is optional. We choose to not salt our broth and salt when we use the broth later in our cooking. If you choose to salt broth first, just remember so you don’t end up with overly salty soup later on.

3. The trick to a clear stock is to avoid over stirring during the cooking proceess. With the stove top method avoid a rolling boil and simply maintain a gentle simmer.

1 - Stove top

Add all ingredients to a large pot. Using tongs or a spoon, submerge all ingredients (to get them wet). Bring liquid to a simmer, cover, and cook for 4-6 hours or until desired color and thickness.

Note: Half-way through you may add 2-4 cups of water to compensate for the evaporation.

2 - Instant pot

Add all ingredients to an Instant Pot. Using tongs or a spoon, submerge all ingredients (to get them wet). Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook, high pressure and sealing for 2 1/2 hours.

3 - slow-cooker

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Using tongs or a spoon, submerge all ingredients (to get them wet). Set slow-cooker to low and cook for 18-24 hours.

1 - Stovetop

Yield: 6 cups

Color: Middle of the three, not too light and not too dark

Time: Middle

Taste: Again, middle of the three.

2 - Instant Pot

Yield: 10 cups

Color: Lightest of the three

Time: Fastest of the three

Taste: Good flavor, economical store bought broth

3 - Slow-Cooker

Yield: 10 cups

Color: Darkest of the three

Time: Longest time (24 hours)

Taste: Beefiest, high quality store bought broth, complex flavors