Pressure Cook Vegetable Stock

A handy use for leftover or cheap vegetables when available. Enhance the flavour of your stock by experimenting with different vegetables to create a unique blend.

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, halved
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 200g button mushrooms
  • garlic
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  • 2.5 litres water

Instructions

  1. Begin by placing all the ingredients, excluding the water, into the cooking bowl.
  2. Add enough water to reach the maximum fill level.
  3. Secure the cooker lid and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes, allowing for natural pressure release.
  4. Once the cooking process is complete, allow the stock to cool to a safe temperature before straining it through a fine-mesh sieve. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
  5. For optimal freshness, use the stock within 3 days or freeze it in small, airtight containers for up to 1 month.