Instant Pot Beef Back Ribs

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Instant Pot Beef Back Ribs

Barbecue beef ribs are always a fun (and messy) dinner option! With this Instant Pot beef rib recipe, you can have fall off the bone ribs in half the time.

Prep Time15

Cook Time22

Broil5

Total Time42

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 129kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $15.34 / Serving $3.83

Equipment

Ingredients

1 small rack beef ribs, about 5 to 6 ribs ($13.80)
½ cup water ($0.00)
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar ($0.21)

Dry Rub

1 ½ tablespoon salt ($0.03)
3 tablespoons brown sugar ($0.08)
1 ½ tablespoons paprika ($0.28)
1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.08)
1 teaspoon onion powder ($0.08)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.08)

Quick BBQ Sauce

¾ cup ketchup ($0.31)
2 tablespoons brown sugar ($0.06)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard ($0.03)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ($0.04)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ($0.06)
½ teaspoon liquid smoke ($0.04)
2 teaspoons paprika ($0.16)

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Instructions

Prepare the Instant Pot. Pour the water and apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Insert the trivet.
Prep the ribs. Cut the rack of beef ribs into sections of 2 to 3 ribs so they fit comfortably. Flip the ribs bone-side up and score the silverskin with a sharp knife, cutting along the bones and between ribs to help tenderize.
Season. In a small bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients. Rub the ribs generously on all sides. You will not need all of the seasoning.
Pressure cook. Stack the ribs on the trivet, alternating directions for even cooking. Close the lid, set to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 22 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then carefully release remaining pressure.
Make the BBQ sauce. While the ribs cook, stir together all BBQ sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Optional broil finish. Preheat the oven to High Broil and line a baking sheet with foil. Transfer the ribs to the sheet and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
Caramelize. Broil for about 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
Serve. Serve warm.

Notes

Silverskin prep. Scoring the silverskin helps it loosen during cooking and makes the ribs easier to eat.
Tenderness. Beef ribs are most tender when cooked to an internal temperature of about 200°F, with ideal results around 205 to 210°F.
Sauce option. Ribs can be served straight from the Instant Pot or finished under the broiler for classic BBQ flavor.

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