What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 instant pot ribs allrecipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Instant Pot Ribs Allrecipes
Instant Pot® Baby Back Ribs
Instant Pot® Ribs
Easy Instant Pot® Baby Back Ribs
Fast Pressure Cooker Ribs
Instant Pot® Sweet Baby Back Ribs
Instant Pot Ribs
Best Pressure Cooker Sticky BBQ Ribs Ever
Instant Pot® Short Ribs
Instant Pot® BBQ Rib Tips
Instant Pot Spare Ribs
Best Damn Instant Pot Ribs
Instant Pot Ribs with Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
Fall Off the Bone Ribs in 30 Minutes!
BBQ Ribs
Why are my ribs tough in Instant Pot?
If the ribs are too large or too thick, the cooking time won’t be sufficient and the ribs will turn out tough. Buy racks weighing about three pounds each. You’ll need to cut the slab in half before loading it into the Instant Pot.
Can you overcook ribs in an Instant Pot?
Cooking ribs in the Instant Pot makes the meat tender, but even in the pressure cooker you can overcook. Don’t confuse falling apart dry meat with falling apart juicy meat.
Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook ribs?
Beef ribs are thicker and take longer, no matter what you’re cooking with, as long as an hour in a pressure cooker or six hours in a slow cooker. Pork ribs, on the other hand, finish in about 25 minutes in a pressure cooker if they are baby back ribs and 35 minutes if they are the thicker spare ribs.
How many ribs can you cook in Instant Pot?
One rack will serve about 2 people. If you’d like to cook a larger amount, you can fit 2 to 3 racks into your Instant Pot. Simply stand the ribs all the way around the outside in one big circle first, then place additional rack(s) in a second circle on the inside.
What can you substitute for apple juice when cooking ribs?
Apple juice adds to the apple flavor of the rib sauce. It also creates steam inside the foil pack so the ribs don’t dry out. If you don’t have apple juice you can use orange or pineapple juice, stock/broth or just plain old water.
What is the difference between pork baby back ribs and spare ribs?
Baby back ribs are more tender and leaner than spare ribs, and are typically more expensive. Each rack is around 2 pounds, around half of which is bone, and one rack feeds around one hungry adult. Spare ribs are cut from the ends of baby back ribs and run along to the pig’s breast bone.
How do you not overcook ribs?
Wrap the ribs in foil. If you are concerned about them being dry, you can add a little bit of apple cider vinegar, apple juice, or stock into the foil. Be sure they are tightly wrapped and completely covered. Place back on the grill for about 1.5-2 hours.
Is it better to cook ribs longer?
The short answer is to cook them longer. Toughness is the hallmark of undercooked ribs. Here’s why. Because ribs contain a great deal of fat and connective tissue, the meat is naturally tough before it’s cooked.
Can you slow cook ribs for too long?
It is possible to overcook ribs, and while you can cook them on high in the slow cooker, I recommend cooking them on low for 6-7 hours. If the meat is literally falling off the bones, it has more than likely been overcooked. You want the meat to come off with light pressure.
What is the best cooking method for short ribs?
The Method: Oven Braising
This method is very straightforward — it’s the way that I nearly always cook short ribs. Season and brown the ribs, then add some onion and aromatics plus liquid to the pot, and cook low and slow.














