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    Frizzled Leek » Recipes » Instant Pot

    How to make turkey bone broth (turkey stock)

    Published: Dec 14, 2022 •Modified: Jan 6, 2023 by Mike Cleavenger • This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission • 1 Comment

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    We will show you how to make turkey bone broth and use that leftover turkey carcass. This quick turkey stock is made in an Instant Pot in only 1 hour! Bone broth is great for stocks, sauces, and soups.

    Pouring water over turkey bones. this recipe

    Turn this bone broth into the most delicious turkey gravy for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

    For a modern way of preparing a turkey, you must try my sous-vide turkey recipe, and checking out my citrus turkey brine wouldn't hurt either.

    I love making homemade bone broth from scratch. It's healthy and delicious. In culinary school, I was taught that a good sauce or soup comes from a properly made stock.

    My instant pot beef bone broth is another great recipe that you can make from beef bones.

    If you don't have an Instant pot, you can still make turkey stock in the oven, stovetop, or crockpot.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make turkey stock
    • Substitutions for bone broth
    • Equipment
    • How to store turkey bone broth
    • Chef Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other Holiday Recipes to try...
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Makes the best-tasting turkey gravy for the holidays
    • A great way to not waste any part of a turkey
    • Turkey stock cubes are a great way to freeze bone broth

    Ingredients

    Homemade turkey stock creates the best-tasting gravy, gather these ingredients.

    Turkey bone broth ingredients.
    • Turkey Bones - we use the turkey carcass, neck bones, and wing tips
    • Carrots - peel and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • Celery - cut into 2-inch pieces
    • Onions - no need to peel the onions since they will be strained in the end
    • Herbs - a mixture of rosemary, thyme, and sage
    • Peppercorns
    • Bay Leaves- use dried bay leaves
    • Garlic - leave them whole

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make turkey stock

    You can make homemade turkey stock in the Instant Pot, Crockpot, Stove, or oven. I will show you how to make it in an Instant Pot below.

    Roasted turkey bones.

    1. Roasting

    Place turkey bones on a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes at 425°F.

    Pouring water over turkey bones.

    2. Prep

    Place all ingredients inside of Instant Pot and cover with cold filtered water.

    Turkey stock made in instant pot.

    3. Pressure Cook

    Set Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 1 hour. Natural release for 30 minutes before removing the lid.

    Straining turkey stock.

    4. Strain

    Pour bone broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Transfer to large mason jars and cool to room temperature.

    Substitutions for bone broth

    • Bones - Turkey, chicken, beef, and veal bones make great-tasting stock. Purchase bones that are high in collagen like marrow and knuckle bones.
    • Vegetables - Typically turkey stock is made with onions, carrots, and celery. I like to save my veggie scraps for stock.
    • Aromatics + Seasonings - Bay leaves, parsley, rosemary, thyme, peppercorns, and garlic are all great options.
    • Vinegar - You can add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to bring more nutrients out of the bones. This step is not necessary.

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Strainer
    • Mason Jars
    Turkey bone broth in mason jars.

    How to store turkey bone broth

    There are many ways to store bone broth, pick the one that works for you!

    • Mason Jar - This is the method I use since they are easy to thaw in the microwave. Make sure to use large-mouthed mason jars to prevent the glass from cracking.
    • Silicone Ice Cube Trays - A great way to freeze turkey stock into smaller portions. I like to use the large cocktail ice cube trays for this.
    • Plastic Containers

    I recommend freezing leftover turkey stock so it doesn't go bad. If you were to refrigerate the shelf life is about 4-5 days.

    Chef Tips

    • Roasting the bones in a hot oven creates a rich turkey stock recipe.
    • Cutting your turkey into pieces will leave you with a turkey carcass perfect for making stock.
    • Use cold filtered water when making any type of bone broth.
    • If using an Instant Pot allow the pressure to release naturally. This will take 30-40 minutes.
    • Strain broth through a fine-mesh strainer for clear turkey stock.
    Spoon inside turkey stock jar.

    FAQ

    Is turkey stock the same as broth?

    Both are almost identical in the ingredients they use. The stock uses bones, and the broth uses meat. In return, you will find that stock is thicker and more gelatinous from the use of animal bones.

    Can you freeze a turkey carcass to make stock?

    You can place the turkey carcass in a ziplock bag and freeze it for up to 6 months. When ready to make turkey stock, place the carcass in your Instant Pot or stock pot without defrosting.

    How long to pressure cook turkey bones for broth?

    Turkey bones only take 1 hour to pressure cook. Larger bones like beef or veal knuckles will take longer to cook. Overcooking your turkey stock will leave it tasting bitter and unpleasant.

    Is turkey stock supposed to gel?

    Yes. A properly made stock should gel from the collagen in the bones. If your stock doesn't gel, it will still work. Maybe the bones your purchased didn't have enough collagen in them.

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    How To Make Turkey Bone Broth

    Mike Cleavenger
    Turkey bone broth (stock) is so delicious to have around the holidays. Turn this stock into gravies, soups, and more.
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 41 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Fine Mesh Strainer
    • Mason Jars

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Turkey carcass cut into pieces
    • 1 onion halved
    • 3 carrots roughly cut into large pieces
    • 3 celery stalks roughly cut into large pieces
    • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 bay leaves
    • Sprigs of fresh thyme, sage, and rosemarry
    • 8 cups water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425° F. Place turkey bones onto a roasting pan and cook for 45 minutes in the oven.
    • Place all ingredients inside Instant Pot and cover with cold water. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 hour.
    • Natural release for 30 minutes to release the pressure. Strain bone broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.
    • Transfer to large mason jars and cool down to room temperature before transferring to refrigerator or freezer.

    Notes

     

      • Roasting the bones in a hot oven creates a rich turkey stock recipe.
      • Cutting your turkey into pieces will leave you with a turkey carcass perfect for making stock.
      • Use cold filtered water when making any type of bone broth.
      • If using an Instant Pot allow the pressure to release naturally. This will take 30-40 minutes.
      • Strain broth through a fine-mesh strainer for clear turkey stock.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. mikecleavenger

      December 16, 2022 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      I love making turkey stock in an Instant Pot! It only takes 1 hour for the best-tasting broth. Great for stocks, sauces, and soups.

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