Caldo de Pollo en Olla Express

Ingredientes

• 2 1/2 pounds chicken carcasses
• 2 onions (keep the outer layers) (, diced)
• 2 ribs celery (, diced)
• 2 carrots (, diced)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves (, crushed)
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
• 10 cups water
• Your favorite fresh herbs
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

Preparación

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   Optional Step - Brown Chicken Carcasses: Brown the chicken carcasses in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker with 1 tablespoon of oil. This will slightly elevate the flavors and result in a brown stock. Then, add 100ml water to deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Pressure Cook Chicken Stock: Add all ingredients in Instant Pot. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 1 hour (the longer the better), then Natural Release.

3. 3

   Strain & Cool Chicken Stock: Strain the chicken stock through a colander discarding the solids, then set aside to cool.Fat Cap: Let the chicken stock sit in the fridge until the fat rises to the top and form a layer of gel. Then, skim off the fat on the surface. Or you can remove the fat cap when you use the chicken stock.

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   Use or Freeze: You can use the stock immediately, keep it in the fridge, or freeze it for future use.

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   --- Storage: ---

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   Silicone Mold: – We love freezing our chicken stock with this mold! After they freeze in the mold, we pop them out and store them in ziploc freezer bags. It’s a great portion for many recipes, thaws quickly, and super convenient.

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   Ball Glass Jars – Since we love the silicone mold method, we've never used these specific jars before, but many users have recommended that this brand's wide-mouth straight jar design is great for freezing.