Instant Pot Ribs: Tender, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs in 30 Minutes
Pressure-cooked beef ribs achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness in 30 minutes using the Instant Pot. A dry rub of spices and caramelizes to a rich crust while steam softens the meat.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- Beef back ribs (1.5 lbs or 680g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (halal-friendly, molasses-based)
Instructions
- Trim silver skin from ribs
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder with oil
- Rub mixture under and over ribs
- Place in Instant Pot with 1.5 cups beef broth
- Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes
- Wait 15 minutes before quick release
- Brush with BBQ sauce and let rest 10 minutes
Notes
Use fresh thyme or rosemary for aromatic steam without alcohol.
Increase broth if cooking in a larger batch.
Store in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.
Increase broth if cooking in a larger batch.
Store in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g