Fall Off The Bone Instant Pot Ribs

The ultimate comfort food has arrived! These Fall Off The Bone Instant Pot Ribs are a game-changer for anyone craving tender, flavorful, and juicy ribs without the hassle of slow-cooking.

With a few simple ingredients and some Instant Pot magic, you’ll be devouring these mouthwatering ribs in no time!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef or pork spare ribs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup beer (optional)

Instructions

Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot and heat the inner pot until it reads “HOT”. Add the brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Add the spare ribs to the Instant Pot, making sure to coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Add the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and beer (if using) to the Instant Pot.

Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to “SEALING”.

Press the “Meat/Stew” button or “Manual” mode and set the cooking time to 30 minutes at high pressure. When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.

Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and brush them with the juices that have accumulated at the bottom of the pot.

Serve hot and fall-off-the-bone tender!

Notes

You can use either beef or pork spare ribs for this recipe, so choose your favorite.

Make sure to adjust the cooking time if you’re using a different type of ribs.

For example, beef ribs might need a little more time.

Also, if you don’t have smoked paprika, you can substitute it with regular paprika, but the smoky flavor will be missing.

If you want to get fancy, add some wood chips like hickory or apple to the Instant Pot for an extra smoky flavor.

Just be sure to soak the chips in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Don’t skip the natural pressure release step, as this is crucial for tender ribs.

If you’re in a hurry, you can reduce the natural release time to 5 minutes, but the results might vary.

You can serve these ribs with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, baked beans, or grilled vegetables.

They’re perfect for a summer barbecue or a fall gathering.

If you don’t have beer, you can omit it or substitute it with an equal amount of beef broth or water.

However, the beer does add a rich flavor to the ribs, so try to use it if you can.

These ribs are perfect for a crowd, and the recipe makes 7 servings.

You can easily double or triple the recipe if you need to feed a larger group.

Just keep an eye on the cooking time and adjust as needed.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 440
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 650mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 24g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 33g