There’s a lot of fast-and-loose use of the words “broth” and “stock.” Now that “bone broth” has been added to the stew of terms, things are even more confusing. So I’ll start by simply laying out my definitions, so we are on the same page. For me, broth is simpler and meatier. When I poach a chicken, say, in salted water that has a little onion and garlic, perhaps a few bay leaves and sprigs of thyme, what’s left after I take the bird out is broth. Typically, I’ll pull the meat off the bones to use on tostadas or in enchiladas, then throw the bones back into the pot to simmer an hour or two longer to get as much flavor as possible out of them. When I’m making stock, I follow the more European approach of roasting or blanching bones, slowly cooking a mirepoix of carrots, celery and onion, then combining everything in a pot with herbs and simmering it for several hours. The result often has a richer texture and more pronounced vegetable flavor. In most Mexican dishes, the broth I’ve described is what is what gives the perfect balance.
For this recipe, I’m giving you my favorite electric pressure-cooker version, because that very popular piece of kitchen equipment is the easiest way to get to the most delicious broth. If you don’t have an electric pressure cooker, simply simmer the broth covered in a slow-cooker for 8 hours or so or on the stovetop over medium-low heat partially covered for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as necessary to keep the liquid level consistent.
I am looking for a full meaty flavor here, so I typically go to the grocery store or meat market and look for the cheapest bone-in chicken parts, which often are drumsticks. If I have access to chicken bones (what I used to buy as backs and necks, though they seem less available these days), I’ll use about 2 ½ pounds of them, adding ½ pound of ground chicken to add more meaty flavor.
Servings: 3quarts
Ingredients
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Instructions
In the pot of your electric pressure cooker, combine all of the ingredients with 3 quarts of water (the level should be no higher than 2/3 of the depth of the pot). Pressure cook on high for 1 hour. You’ll get the best flavor if you let the pressure release naturally rather than utilizing the quick-release valve). Strain the cooker’s contents and you’re ready to use your delicious broth.
What is the 2nd ingredient (the optional one)? Recipe only says 2 Tbsp.
Whoops, good catch. The missing ingredient was “vinegar” and it’s updated now. Thanks!
Vinegar. He used Braggs Cider vinegar
Thank you -this worked beautifully! I typically save the ends of carrots/celery/onion from other dishes in a bag in the freezer. When it’s time to make stock, I use these up.
We just watched your show and so glad we found your website. The recipes look amazing.
I have a large pressure cooker I just purchased for canning. Miron
It is used on the stove
Will this work for the broth?
Made this for the first time yesterday, turned out beautiful. The InstaPot was so quiet, wasn’t sure it was doing anything, so it was wonderful to open it and find stock!
Best broth I’ve ever made. I used chicken quarters. I thin vinegar is the magic ingredient