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Instant-Pot Country Style Ribs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ½–3country style pork ribs boneless or bone-in
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • tsp ½black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp –2brown sugar (optional for balance)
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp –2apple cider vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cups ½BBQ sauce

Method
 

  1. Season Generously Pat the ribs dry. Sprinkle all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Press it in a bit—don’t just dust and walk away. This dry rub does more than add flavor. It helps the sauce cling later.
  2. Add Liquid To The Pot Pour the broth into the Instant Pot. Add the vinegar or Worcestershire sauce. This liquid creates the steam that makes pressure cooking work. It also keeps you from getting that dreaded burn notice.
  3. Arrange The Ribs Place the ribs on the trivet if you have one. If not, stack them loosely inside the pot. They don’t need to be perfect. Just don’t mash them flat.
  4. Pressure Cook Lock the lid. Set the valve to sealing. High pressure 25 minutes for average-sized ribs 30–35 minutes if they’re thick or extra meaty When the timer ends, let the pressure release naturally for 10–15 minutes. This step matters. It helps the meat relax instead of tightening up.
  5. Sauce And Finish Carefully remove the ribs. They’ll be tender—almost fragile. Brush generously with BBQ sauce. Now you have options: Broil 3–5 minutes for sticky edges Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes Or skip this step if you like softer, saucier ribs No wrong answer here.