The Instant Pot is the secret to fall-off-the-bone, amazing ribs.
Like, you must have unwittingly taken some kind of cooking shortcut because somethingthiseasy can’t possibly bethisgood?
These BBQ ribscooked in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker and finished under a broiler are exactly that.
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They’re ready in about an hour (from start to finish!)
and will knock the socks off even the most seasoned rib eater.
My former approach to cooking ribs was to use the 3-2-1 method.
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Each of those numbers represents HOURS so the total time involved wasyou guessed itsix hours.
Once you try it, you will never want to make ribs any other way.
Since spareribs are larger, you wouldn’t be able to fit as many in the cooker.
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How To Season the Ribs
Definitelydry rub the ribsbefore pressure-cooking them.
If possible,do this up to a day in advanceso the seasoning really penetrates the ribs.
You could also toss them on a hot grill until the sauce has caramelized on the ribs.
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What To Serve With These Ribs
The ribs pretty much speak for themselves.
I like to serve them with big bowls of extra sauce and a few simple sides.
You cant go wrong with thisGerman Potato Saladas a side dish!
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Can You Use Other Ribs for This Instant Pot Recipe?
you could cook other ribs in your Instant Pot, but you’ll have to adjust the cooking time.
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For pork spareribs, cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, and let the pressure release naturally.
The Best BBQ Sauce for Ribs
We suggest your favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe.
Peel it away from the ribs.
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It should come off in one big piece.
This will make it easier to slice and serve the ribs.
Rub the ribs well on all sides with dry rub.
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If possible, cover and let rest in the fridge overnight.
Pour water, vinegar, and liquid smoke (optional) into the Instant Pot.
Add ribs, bending them to fit.
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Lock the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then vent off remaining pressure.
Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and spread them out on a baking sheet.
Brush liberally with barbecue sauce and broil on high heat for 5 minutes.
Slice the ribs and serve with sides and extra sauce.
it’s possible for you to also grill them for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat.
Serve with extra sauce!
