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    Instant Pot Turkey Stock

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Oct 19, 2018 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Make Instant Pot Turkey Stock from a leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass with this easy pressure cooker recipe for homemade bone broth.

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    instant pot turkey stock bone broth in mason jar

    It may be a tad early, but you'll want to save this Instant Pot turkey stock recipe to make turkey carcass soup with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I usually make turkey soup from the turkey carcass on the stove, but I wanted to experiment with Instant Pot turkey soup this year.

    Right now, my favorite Instant Pot recipes are comfort food -- soup, stews and pasta -- you get the idea. I've also been experimenting with Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes so that I'm all ready by the big day. I make homemade  chicken stock from a whole chicken in the pressure cooker at least once a week, but this was the first time for a turkey carcass.

    I wasn't even sure if a turkey carcass would fit in my Instant Pot. We bought a 14-pound turkey, and I pulled out my 8-quart. You guys, that bad boy was definitely up for the job!

    How to make Instant Pot turkey bone broth from leftover carcass

    To clarify, this recipe is actually for turkey stock, or 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 coming soon!

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

    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.

    turkey carcass in Instant Pot

    Place the trivet into the pot, then place the bones on the trivet. I added water, salt and pepper, and a couple of celery stalks -- leaves and all -- for extra flavor. That's it. You can add veggies and more seasoning when you make turkey soup.

    How long do you pressure cook a turkey carcass for soup?

    I cooked the turkey carcass in the Instant Pot for 50 minutes -- just under an hour. This was long enough to get all those amazing nutrients from the bones. It was total turkey jelly after spending time in the fridge, which is what you want for bone broth. And the flavor was perfect!

    turkey carcass and water and celery in Instant Pot

    When the turkey stock is done cooking, discard the bones, strain the stock, and that's it. Save it in mason jars or small containers, and you're good to go.

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

    This is what I'm talking about. My kids are a little grossed out by the turkey jelly, but this stuff is liquid gold.

    instant pot jellied turkey bone broth on spoon

    Recipe for Homemade Instant Pot Turkey Stock

    instant pot turkey stock bone broth in mason jar

    Instant Pot Turkey Stock

    Published by Dee
    An easy recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Stock (bone broth) made from a Thanksgiving leftover turkey carcass in the pressure cooker.
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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 30 kcal

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 30kcal
    Keyword instant pot turkey bone broth, instant pot turkey stock
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    Instant Pot Turkey stock (bone broth) made from leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass

    I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot turkey stock recipe!

     

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    1. Tamsin says

      April 12, 2020 at 7:43 am

      This recipe was great. I added a bay leaf and a carrot, otherwise used recipe. The most important is the cook time and ratios, you can add what you want to your taste. I have read recipes that tell you to cook for 2 hours. 50 minutes was perfect.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        That's wonderful! So glad you liked the stock!

    2. missP says

      March 03, 2020 at 2:29 am

      Hi. I Prepared a bone-in turkey breast for my IP for the first time. The Turkey Gel (though thin) was elixer supreme following your guidelines. I froze it but kept enough out to drink for a couple days. Thanks! This is SO much better than when I used to boil bones all day long. I see a pot of turkey and dumplings in my near future 🙂 Thanks for the great reminder how fantastic an IP is!4 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 11, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        So glad you enjoyed the soup!

    3. Tami Yeomans says

      January 21, 2020 at 10:54 am

      I made a 5.25# turkey breast in my Instant Pot last night. I really want to make this stock with the bones from it. I have the well-seasoned skin also. Can I put that in for the stock too? By how much should I decrease the other ingredients... maybe use 1/3? I'm looking forward to your answers. Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 21, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        You can use the skin if you want to. It might make the stock fattier, but you can skim it off after it cools down. You probably want to decrease the salt and pepper -- you can always add more later, and if you're using a
        6 quart Instant Pot, you'll need to adjust the amounts to fit the pot so that the liquid is under the fill line.

      • Tami Yeomans says

        January 23, 2020 at 7:02 am

        Thanks so much!

    4. Amanda says

      January 03, 2020 at 9:26 am

      I made this a couple of days ago and it came out like yours! It was easy to do in the Instant Pot. I added a splash of apple cider vinegar to draw more from the bones and some onion for flavor. I’m excited to start cooking with it. How long will it last in the fridge? I don’t want it to go bad before I use it all. Thanks for a great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 03, 2020 at 8:49 pm

        So glad you enjoyed the recipe! It should last a few days in the fridge, but you can easily freeze it for later. I usually freeze the extra stock in large freezer bags, and it's very easy to thaw this way.

      • Tracey says

        November 18, 2020 at 11:30 am

        I made this last month and forgot about a jar at the back of the fridge. How long will the stock in jars last in the fridge?

      • Dee says

        November 18, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        I hate it when that happens! The USDA recommends using homemade stock within 3 to 4 days, so to be safe, I wouldn't use it.

    5. Monique says

      January 02, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Using my instant pot for the first time. My turkey carcass is frozen. Will I need to up the cooking time in the IP to allow for that? Excited to try this!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 02, 2020 at 9:53 pm

        You don't need to cook it longer. The pot might take a little longer to pressurize as the carcass thaws, though. Hope you enjoy the soup!

    6. Joyce says

      December 29, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      Great directions! I am new to using an instant pot and making broth was just the simplest! Now I’ll use the broth to make my favourite recipe for Turkey chowder! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 31, 2019 at 2:07 pm

        Turkey chowder sounds so good! Glad you liked the recipe!

    7. Dolores Pendergast says

      December 08, 2019 at 8:59 am

      I have a larger carcass from a 24 lb. turkey. How do I adjust the recipe?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 08, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        You can keep the recipe the same as long as everything fits in the pot and the liquid doesn't exceed the fill line. The carcass was almost to the top. We had a larger bird this year, and the stock was perfect!

    8. jeanette hope says

      December 29, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      I made this with a 9 pound turkey breast carcass (with bones) but it turned out clearer than yours. It definitely did not turn to jelly when refrigerated. Do you think that happened because it wasn't a full turkey? I probably should have decreased the water from 10 cups to 8. I had a second leftover breast in the freezer that I made this recipe again, with 6 cups of water. More color but did not look like yours. Both tasted good.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 30, 2018 at 12:37 am

        You get the thick, jellied broth from cartilage in the joints of the whole carcass -- legs, wings. If you have only the turkey breast, you could also buy a package of legs or wings if you want the thicker broth. 🙂

    9. Karen Sanger says

      December 28, 2018 at 6:44 am

      I’ve used all my celery, what can I use instead please?5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 28, 2018 at 10:52 am

        You can use any vegetable scraps for extra flavor. I always have celery, so that's what I normally use. 🙂

    10. Becky says

      November 23, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      I just finished this recipe and the broth is delicious! Thanks for the information. I had a smaller turkey 11.75 lbs and a 6qt pot so I added 8 cups of water instead of 10. I cooked it the entire 60 minutes as stated.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 24, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        That's wonderful, Becky! So glad it worked for you! 🙂

    11. Bones says

      November 22, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Wonderful broth, and so easy!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 22, 2018 at 10:43 pm

        So glad you liked it! I just made a big pot of stock, too! 🙂

    12. Miz Helen says

      October 27, 2018 at 8:45 am

      This is great Turkey Stock, I love having some on hand. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great weekend and come back soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    13. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      October 22, 2018 at 4:13 am

      I will definitely try this! Looks really easy to make!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 22, 2018 at 6:30 am

        It's super easy to make! Thanks, Sandra. 🙂

    14. Brandy O'Neill says

      October 20, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Paula says

      October 20, 2018 at 8:56 am

      This seriously couldn't have come at a better time. I'm making a turkey this weekend!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 20, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        Good to know I'm not the only one who does things early! 🙂

    16. Jamielyn says

      October 20, 2018 at 8:47 am

      Love this idea! Perfect to have on hand!5 stars

      Reply
    17. Chrissie Baker says

      October 20, 2018 at 3:56 am

      A simple list of ingredients is what I love. Of course I want to try your broth recipe. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 20, 2018 at 8:58 pm

        Thanks, Chrissie. I hope you like it!

    18. Mahy Elamin says

      October 20, 2018 at 3:29 am

      I like the recipe for this broth. I bet those flavors are amazing! Cannot wait to try this! Love! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    19. Melanie Bauer says

      October 20, 2018 at 12:55 am

      Looks absolutely perfect! I love everything about this recipe, this is a keeper!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 20, 2018 at 10:38 am

        Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to try it!

    20. Paula says

      October 19, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Love this idea!

      Reply
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