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Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs

Discover the secret to fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot Ribs ready in under an hour. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make Instant Pot Ribs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • 1 tsp dried thyme optional
  • 2 tbsp honey optional, for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl for mixing spices
  • Brush if using honey
  • Instant Pot
  • Optional items for serving

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme.
  2. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork ribs until well coated.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and brown the ribs on all sides.
  4. Remove the ribs and set aside; add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and deglaze the pot by scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Return the ribs to the pot and pour BBQ sauce over them.
  7. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to "Pressure Cook" on high for 25 minutes.
  8. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  9. (Optional) Brush ribs with honey and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the ribs in the spice rub for a few hours before cooking. Using a smoked BBQ sauce can enhance the overall flavor profile. Be sure to trim excess fat from the ribs to avoid greasiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat using the oven for best results.
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