If you've ever watched The Mandalorian and found yourself inexplicably hungry when Baby Yoda contentedly cradles that tiny cup of broth, you're not alone. Andrew Rea — better known as Binging with Babish — noticed it too, and did what any self-respecting food obsessive would do: he grabbed his Instant Pot and got to work recreating it. The result is one of the most-watched recipe videos in his entire catalog, and for good reason.
Andrew Rea built his YouTube channel on the premise of cooking dishes from film and television, and the Mandalorian bone broth episode is one of his best. With over 6 million views and counting, it resonated far beyond Star Wars fans — it's simply a masterclass in why bone broth deserves a regular place in your cooking rotation. More importantly, it showcases exactly why the Instant Pot is the ideal tool for extracting every drop of flavor and nutrition from bones that would otherwise take eight to twelve hours on the stovetop.
Why This Recipe Stands Out
Bone broth is one of those foundational preparations that home cooks often skip because of the time commitment. A proper stovetop extraction demands the better part of a day, vigilant heat management, and a kitchen that smells like a restaurant for hours. The Instant Pot compresses that timeline dramatically — under pressure, collagen breaks down into gelatin, minerals leach from the bones, and the fat renders out in a fraction of the usual time. What Babish demonstrates so clearly is that speed and depth of flavor are not mutually exclusive.
The broth itself is remarkably clean and versatile. Roasted beef bones provide the structural backbone, while aromatics like onion, garlic, celery, and fresh herbs add layers that develop beautifully under pressure. The finished broth gels when chilled — the telltale sign that you've extracted genuine collagen — and can be used as a sipping broth, a base for soups and stews, or a deeply flavorful cooking liquid for grains and braised meats.
Key Technique Highlights
- Roast your bones first. Spreading the bones on a sheet pan and roasting them at high heat before anything goes into the pot develops deep, caramelized flavors that you simply cannot achieve by throwing raw bones directly into the Instant Pot. Don't skip this step.
- Deglaze and capture every bit of flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar added early in the process helps pull minerals from the bones and brightens the finished broth without leaving a vinegary taste.
- Don't rush the pressure release. A natural pressure release — letting the pot sit until the pressure drops on its own — gives the broth extra time to continue extracting and produces a noticeably richer result than a quick release.
- Strain carefully and chill overnight. Once the broth is cool, a layer of fat will solidify on top. Lift it off cleanly and you're left with pure, deeply nourishing liquid gold underneath.
- Freeze in portions. Bone broth freezes beautifully. Babish's batch yields enough to stock your freezer with ready-to-go broth for weeks of soups, sauces, and morning sipping cups.
Watch Andrew Make It
Babish walks through every stage of the process with his characteristic humor and precision. Whether you're a longtime fan of the channel or discovering it for the first time, this video is a joy to watch — and equally satisfying to cook along with.
A Natural Fit for Artisan Cookware
Once your bone broth is ready, the Artisan Cookware Co. Stackable Insert Pans are a wonderful companion. Load one pan with broth and grains, stack a second with vegetables or protein, and pressure cook them simultaneously — a technique that transforms a simple batch of broth into a full layered meal with almost no additional effort. Our double-wall insulated Casseroles are equally ideal for serving the finished broth piping hot at the table, keeping it warm through second and third helpings without returning to the stove.
Give this recipe a try and you'll understand why Baby Yoda was so enchanted. Happy cooking!
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