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Pressure Cooker Pork Stock

Servings 16 cups stock

Ingredients
  

  • Oil for the roasting pans
  • 4 - 5 lbs pork bones I used pork neck bones, which had a little meat left on them for more flavor
  • 5 - 6 large carrots cut into large chunks and skins left on
  • 5 - 6 large celery stalks cut into large chunks
  • 2 large onions sliced in quarters with the skin left on
  • 4 - 5 garlic cloves smashed
  • 3 - 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 16 cups water divided in half

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Arrange the pork bones on an aluminum lined baking sheet that has been brushed with a little oil.
  • Arrange the carrots, celery and onion on another aluminum lined baking sheet that has been brushed with a little oil.
  • Place both baking sheets in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.*
  • Place the pork bones and roasted veggies in the pot of the pressure cooker along with the garlic cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns.
  • Pour 8 cups of water over the mixture.
  • Place the lid on the unit and turn to locked position.
  • Turn the steam release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual button and adjust the timer to 20 minutes.
  • When the unit is finished cooking, allow the steam to naturally release.
  • Remove the lid and use towels or pot holders to lift the inner pot out.
  • Pour the stock through a fine meshed sieve into a large pot.
  • Allow the lid to the pressure cooker to cool completely.
  • Place the bones and veggies back into the pot and wipe the bottom and sides very well.
  • Place the pot back into the unit and pour 8 cups of water in.
  • Repeat procedure for pressure cooking and straining the second mixture as described above.
  • Discard the bones and veggie mixture.
  • Once you have both batches of stock strained, allow it to cool and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • Skim any fat that has solidified off the top and discard.
  • Pour stock into canning jars and cover with lids.
  • Refrigerate or freeze.

Notes

Roasting the bones and veggies gives your stock a very rich depth. However, you can skip this step if you wish.
The stock will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 1 year.
If freezing, be sure your canning jars are freezer safe. The wide mouth pint jars are best.
Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com