Description
This Instant Pot Beef Ribs recipe delivers tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone in just under an hour. Using a simple spice rub and pressure cooking technique, the ribs become juicy and rich with minimal effort. For added texture and flavor, the ribs can be finished under the broiler to create a crispy, caramelized bark. Perfect for a comforting meal that serves four.
Ingredients
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Beef Ribs
- 7 to 8 bones of beef back ribs (about 3 pounds), cut into 2-bone pieces
Spice Rub
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ancho chili powder
Other
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Season the ribs and prepare Instant Pot: In a small bowl, combine the fine sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and Ancho chili powder to create a spice rub. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on both sides of the beef back ribs pieces. Pour ½ cup of water into the Instant Pot to create the necessary moisture for pressure cooking. Stack the ribs loosely inside the Instant Pot with the bone side down to allow even cooking.
- Pressure cook the ribs: Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 25 minutes using the Manual, Pressure Cook, or Pressure Cook – Custom mode. After cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for about 15 minutes before opening. If pressure remains after this time, carefully quick release to open the pot.
- Broil the ribs (optional step): Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and place them bone side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Position the baking sheet under a broiler set to high heat and broil the ribs for about 5 minutes, watching closely until the meat surface crackles and browns, creating a crispy bark. Remove from broiler and serve immediately.
Notes
- A rack of beef back ribs typically has 7 bones; cutting them into 2-bone pieces may leave a 1-bone piece which is perfectly fine.
- The ribs are tender and flavorful right from the Instant Pot, but broiling adds a delicious crispy texture to the exterior.
- For extra flavor, brush BBQ sauce on the ribs just before broiling.
