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Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

Jen Paleracio
Easy and delicious fall off-the-bone-country-style ribs. The spice rub is equally excellent for any type of meat. And of course, the Instant Pot is amazing, dinner is served in no time!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Tongs
  • Small bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

SPICE RUB

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds bone-in Country Style ribs
  • 1 cup broth, chicken or beef
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce, I bought STUBBS "sweet heat"

Instructions
 

MAKE THE SPICE RUB

  • See NOTE #1 if you're leaning more toward Italian flavor for your spice rub.
    In a small bowl combine all the spice rub ingredients: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and red chili powder. Use a spoon or small whisk, and mix the spice until well combined. Set aside until ready for the meat.

COOK THE MEAT

  • Use a platter or baking sheet pan. Place the ribs on the pan, sprinkle half of the spice rub, and using your fingers, massage the rub onto the ribs.
  • Flip the meat use the rest of the spice rub and massage the other side of the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • Check the setting of your Instant Pot (see NOTE #2 if you don't have Instant Pot). In the inner pot, combine, broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Place the trivet in the middle of the pot.
  • Place the ribs on top of the trivet, and make sure they are not sitting on top of each meat. Close the Instant Pot, turn the knob to seal setting, and cook for 24 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet pan with foil. Carefully turn the knob to the vent, and let the steam out before opening (or check your Instant Pot cooking instructions).
  • Preheat the oven to broil. Place the cooked ribs on the prepared baking pan. Reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid. Pour it onto the meat and brush them with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Broil for 4 minutes. Serve with potatoes or steamed rice. See NOTE #3 for side dishes.

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Notes

NOTE #1: If you're leaning toward Italian flavor, I would combine a teaspoon of, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, red chili pepper flakes, dried basil, and parsley flakes, then some sprinkle Parmesan cheese before serving. Same liquid: broth, apple cider, and Worcestershire sauce. 
NOTE #2: If you don't have an Instant Pot you can use a slow cooker. Use the same spice rub and liquid (add vegetables if desired). Cook for 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low. Or if you just want to use the oven and bake the ribs, cover them with foil and bake for 2 hours. Remove the foil and bake for another hour. Brush with BBQ sauce halfway baking and brush again with the remaining BBQ sauce before serving. 
NOTE #3: Every time I cook hearty meat or ribs, I like to serve them with roasted potatoes or steamed veggies. My family likes to eat them with steamed white rice. For the potatoes, I seasoned them with sea salt, red chili pepper flakes, dried rosemary, and garlic powder. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 30-40 minutes or until fork tender. You can either roast them with or without the peel. 
 
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