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Instant Pot Country Style Ribs Recipe

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Tender and flavorful Instant Pot Country Style Ribs marinated in a smoky, tangy mixture and cooked to perfection under high pressure, making them juicy and infused with delicious BBQ flavors in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients

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Dry Rub

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Marinade & Sauce

  • 3/4 cup beef broth (or water as substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving

Main Ingredient

  • 3 pounds country style pork ribs

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients—salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cumin, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon—mixing thoroughly.
  2. Marinate Ribs: In a large bowl, mix beef broth, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and apple juice. Add the country style ribs to this marinade and let them marinate for 1 to 3 hours to absorb the flavors.
  3. Pat Dry: Remove the ribs from the marinade and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels to prepare for seasoning.
  4. Apply Dry Rub: Generously spread the dry rub mixture evenly on both sides of the ribs. Massage it into the meat well to ensure full coverage and flavor penetration.
  5. Prepare Instant Pot: Pour the leftover marinade liquid into the base of the Instant Pot. Arrange the seasoned ribs inside the pot and pour 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce over them to add a tangy glaze.
  6. Seal and Cook: Securely lock the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual high pressure. Cook the ribs for 45 minutes.
  7. Pressure Release: Once cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 15-20 minutes to ensure the meat remains tender, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  8. Serve: Carefully remove the ribs and serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Marinating for at least 1 hour improves flavor but up to 3 hours is best for maximum tenderness.
  • Patting the ribs dry before applying the rub helps the seasoning stick better.
  • If you don’t have beef broth, water is an acceptable substitute.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference or omit for milder taste.
  • Natural pressure release helps retain moisture and makes ribs more tender.
  • Leftover ribs reheat well in oven or Instant Pot on steam setting.

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