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    Instant Pot Turkey Stock

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 28, 2022 by Dee

    Make Instant Pot Turkey Stock from a leftover turkey carcass with this easy Instant Pot recipe for homemade turkey bone broth. A delicious way to use up Thanksgiving turkey or turkey from Christmas dinner! via @meamel

    Make Instant Pot Turkey Stock from a leftover turkey carcass with this easy Instant Pot recipe for homemade turkey bone broth. A delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers or turkey from Christmas dinner!

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth from Leftover Turkey Carcass
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    • How to Use Turkey Stock
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    You'll want to save this Instant Pot turkey stock recipe to make turkey carcass soup with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas turkey. It's a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers or leftovers from any holiday dinner!

    I used to make turkey soup from the turkey carcass in a large stock pot on the stove, but making turkey bone broth from a leftover turkey carcass in the electric pressure cooker is a game changer! I've been making this Instant Pot recipe for years now, and it's much faster than using the stove or slow cooker.

    To clarify, this turkey bone broth recipe is actually for turkey stock, or turkey bone broth. I found a great explanation on the difference between bone broth, stock and soup for ya! Once you make the stock, you can use that as a base for turkey soup. I have an Instant Pot turkey soup recipe you'll love!

    So, definitely save that leftover turkey meat and turkey carcass, including the turkey neck, after the turkey dinner! Just pick as much meat off of it as you can and save the turkey meat for leftovers or midnight snacks! I'm one of those people who prefers noshing on cold turkey over eating it at dinner!

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this homemade bone broth recipe. You can find them in most grocery stores or online.

    • Leftover turkey carcass -- from a cooked turkey. Use the roasted neck bone and turkey wings if you have them, as well.
    • Water
    • Sea salt
    • Black pepper
    • Celery stalks with leaves

    You will also need an electric pressure cooker -- I use my 8 quart Instant Pot so I can fit a larger carcass from up to an 18-pound turkey.

    Hot mitts, a large bowl, kitchen tongs and a large mesh strainer are highly recommended.

    How to Make Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth from Leftover Turkey Carcass

    turkey carcass in Instant Pot

    The first step in making this Instant Pot bone broth recipe is to remove most of the meat from the carcass or as much meat as possible. Then, place the trivet into the electric pressure cooker. Place the turkey bones on the trivet.

    Next, add in the cold water, salt, pepper, and a couple of celery stalks -- leaves and all -- for flavor. Add water up to the max fill line. There's no need to fully cover the bones with water.

    For extra flavorful stock, you can add some fresh parsley or bay leaves, but remember, you can always add more seasoning and fresh herbs and fresh vegetables when you make turkey noodle soup.

    Cook Time

    Cook the turkey carcass in the Instant Pot for 60 minutes on high pressure. This is long enough to get all those amazing nutrients from the bones.

    When the pot beeps, allow for a 10 minute natural pressure release -- at the minimum. Then do a quick release to release pressure fully.

    You can let it go and do a full natural release, which takes around 30 minutes or longer.

    turkey carcass and water and celery in Instant Pot

    When the pressure is fully released, remove the lid. Then, use a hot mitt to lift the trivet, including the carcass, out of the pressure cooker and into the sink or large bowl. It's very hot, so don't dump it into the trash bag yet.

    Place a large mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl, and carefully pour the stock into the bowl. The strainer will catch any leftover turkey bones and anything else you don't want going into your delicious stock.

    Allow the stock to cool down for a little bit at room temperature. Then, you can refrigerate the stock or freeze it. The easiest way to remove fat from turkey stock is after it solidifies in the refrigerator.

    homemade instant pot turkey stock in a mason jar with celery and carrots

    How to Store

    Store homemade turkey stock in an airtight container, mason jars or several small containers in the fridge where it'll last for up to five days.

    It is total turkey jelly after spending time in the fridge, which is what you want for bone broth. Now, you can skim the layer of fat off! My kids are a little grossed out by the turkey jelly, but this stuff is liquid gold.

    And the flavor is perfect!

    To freeze the Instant Pot bone broth, place in a ziplock bag, ice cube trays or freezer-safe containers. I like to use freezer bags since you can stack them to save freezer space.

    Homemade stock will last up to three months in the freezer, for best taste.

    instant pot jellied turkey bone broth on spoon

    How to Use Turkey Stock

    Use the stock to make turkey soup in the pressure cooker or stove top turkey soup. You can use the stock in any recipe that calls for turkey broth or chicken broth, including turkey noodle casserole or leftover turkey stuffing casserole.

    FAQ

    Can you freeze a turkey carcass for soup?

    Absolutely! If you don't have time to make stock right away, just put the bones into a freezer bag and toss it into the freezer until you're ready to use them.

    Can you overcook stock in a pressure cooker?

    Only if you cook the carcass for hours. 1 hour of pressure cooking is enough time to make homemade turkey stock that is collagen rich and very flavorful.

    instant pot turkey carcass soup in a white bowl

    Recipe

    instant pot turkey stock from a leftover turkey carcass in a mason jar

    Instant Pot Turkey Stock

    Published by Dee
    Make Instant Pot Turkey Stock from a leftover turkey carcass with this easy Instant Pot recipe for homemade turkey bone broth. A delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers or turkey from Christmas dinner!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    pressure time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 1 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 14 pound turkey carcass, most meat removed
    • 10 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 celery stalks with leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, and place turkey carcass on trivet
    • Pour water into the pot, and add sea salt, pepper and celery stalks
    • Place lid on Instant Pot, and turn valve to Sealing position. Hit PRESSURE COOK for 60 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to pressurize, then it will start counting down and cook for 60 minutes. Allow a 10-minute release (or longer if you want) then do a quick release for remaining pressure to drop. Hit CANCEL to turn pressure cooker off
    • When pin drops, open lid, carefully lift trivet (wear hot mitts), and discard carcass. Pour stock through mesh strainer into a bowl, and separate into smaller containers to refrigerate or freeze
    • Stock should thicken into jelly when refrigerated. You can skim off the top layer of fat easily and discard before using, or you can use fat in place of oil or butter if making turkey soup

    Notes

    Recipe was made in an 8-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.
    You can use carcass from any size turkey as long as it will fit. If you have a roasted turkey neck and wings, add that, as well. You may have to break up a very large carcass if necessary.
    You don't have to completely cover the carcass with water. If you want to add more water, be sure not to go over the max fill line.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.01gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.02mg
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    This easy Instant Pot recipe was first published in 2018 and updated in 2022.

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    1. Ev Nadine says

      January 07, 2023 at 5:49 pm

      I made this and it is SO delicious! The only other broth I have made in the instant pot is Pho and this has convinced me it is a far better way to make broth. Rather than boiling down the stock to concentrate the flavours on the stovetop, the pressure cooking gave it a rich, deep, turkey flavour that left my kitchen smelling like freshly roasted turkey. I added 1/2 quartered onion; 1/2 a carrot; 1 TBSP dried parsley flakes (fresh would be even better). My new go-to stock recipe. Thank you.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 07, 2023 at 8:03 pm

        Thank you so much! I make chicken stock the same way --It's the only way I make any stock now.

    2. Kathy says

      July 01, 2022 at 9:12 am

      What if you have 3 large turkey drumsticks. What would the recipe be?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 01, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        I haven't tried using only drumsticks, but I would cook them for the same amount of time as a whole carcass.

    3. Laura says

      May 25, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      Can you re-use the carcass again to make more stock with this recipe? I’ve only ever done stock in the slow cooker, and re-use the bones a couple of times. Just wondering if you’ve tried that.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 26, 2022 at 12:02 pm

        I haven't personally tried this. The carcass is reduced to practically nothing after an hour in the pressure cooker, so I don't know that it would work a second time. You can always try, though.

    4. Kathryn webb says

      March 08, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      How do I adjust for a 6:quart Instapot?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 08, 2022 at 3:56 pm

        Just reduce the amount of water to under the fill line. I believe it's about 6 to 8 cups.

    5. Gale says

      November 25, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      thanks for the recipe! Is it supposed to be 50 minutes or 60? It says both in different places.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 25, 2021 at 6:43 pm

        Sorry about the confusion. Both times work, but 60 minutes is what I do now, since it's easier to remember 1 hour. I updated the recipe. 🙂

    6. Adorisa says

      April 14, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Made this as written and it was the best turkey stock I have ever made. Flavorful and the perfect base for a soup or just to drink!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 14, 2021 at 9:02 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the recipe!

    7. Jordan Russell says

      December 26, 2020 at 11:25 am

      Did you use the high or low pressure function?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 26, 2020 at 5:34 pm

        I always use the default high pressure.

    8. Jess says

      December 01, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Hello! Since this makes a gel, how is it intended to be used? Like 1 cup per so much water? Thank you for your help!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 01, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        You can use it as is -- It turns to broth as it heats. I sometimes add a little water if I want more broth, especially if I make soup on the stove.

    9. Joanne says

      October 13, 2020 at 6:05 am

      I didn’t see the recipe, so only put in 2 cups water to a 9 lb turkey carcass. Can I add more water when it is finished.

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      • Dee says

        October 13, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Hmm. I can see the recipe on the page so not sure what happened, but you should definitely add more water when it's done.

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