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two instant pot country style ribs, one pulled to show the melty flesh.
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Instant Pot Country-Style Ribs

Try our instant pot country-style ribs recipe! These tender and juicy ribs are cooked to perfection in your instant pot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Tongs
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs country-style pork ribs 1400 g, Note 1
  • 3-4 tablespoons dry rub as required, Note 2
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken stock, 230 ml
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce or as much as required to glaze the ribs

Instructions

  • Season: Dry the ribs generously with a paper towel. Sprinkle the dry rub or other spices on both sides and massage the meat well.
    3 lbs/ 1400 g country-style ribs + 3-4 tablespoon dry rub or as required
  • Pour the stock, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce into the instant pot. Arrange the country ribs in the pot in a single layer.
    1 cup broth or stock + 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar + 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pressure cook: Close the lid and ensure the pressure valve is set to the sealing position. Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting and the time: 40 minutes.
  • Allow natural release for 10 minutes. Use the pressure valve to release any additional steam, then open the lid.
  • In the meantime, heat the broiler.
  • BBQ glaze: Carefully lift the ribs from the pot using tongs and maybe another spoon to help. The meat is very tender, and it might fall off the bone. Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and brush them with bbq sauce.
    ½ cup BBQ sauce or as required
  • Broil the country ribs for a few minutes until the sauce caramelizes and forms a sticky coating, about 2-4 minutes, but stand by the oven and monitor the ribs to avoid burning the bbq glaze.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. The ribs I had were bone-in and weighed about 12 oz/ 350 g each.
  2. Seasoning: Use your favorite dry rub or seasoning mixture. We used our homemade rub for country ribs. Alternatively, season the ribs generously with only salt and pepper or mix your own spices. For instance, mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon pepper + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon onion powder + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + 1 teaspoon smoked paprika + 1 teaspoon oregano (or thyme) + a pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste).

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece from 4 | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg