Delicious Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs 2021
Celebrate your favorite holiday/occasion with these delicious BBQ Beef Short Ribs. I cannot get over how simple and easy it is to make short ribs in the instant pot without firing up the grill. These Ribs are pure perfection: juicy, delicious, and fall off the bone tender! If you have not made this, you should try it out ASAP. Rain or shine, you can have delicious BBQ at home. Check out the written recipe or the video below. If you like this recipe, be sure to let me know in the comments section below.
Watch us make the Beef Short Ribs Here
This Recipe is not limited to just short ribs. You can follow the same recipe and depending on what meat you use, change the cooking time slightly. Step one would be prepping the meat. I like to remove the silver skin off of the ribs. You can leave it on as well if you like. Seasoning the Ribs is important. Not only do I like to season, but I also want the ribs to marinate in that season. The goal is to get the flavors to go inside the meat. I recommend marinating the ribs for at least one hour. The longer you marinate the better of course. You can use your favorite store-bought seasoning or create your own using the following below:
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or chili powder (adjust to your spice level)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
When your ribs are done marinating, set up your Instant Pot for cooking. A lot of folks will tell you Ribs need to be seared in oil to give it a crispy outer layer. For me, it’s a hassle to sear them in the Instant Pot so I choose to broil it in the over. If you prefer to sear it in the Instant Pot and skip the broil that is also an option. I then add water or broth, and liquid smoke. You may add apple juice for a sweeter flavor or apple cider vinegar for a sour taste. I skip both as the broth will give me the flavor I need. Pressure cook with natural release. Brush your favorite BBQ sauce (mine is Sweet Baby Ray’s) and broil it in the oven for a few minutes. That is it! So easy.
Instant Pot BBQ Short Ribs
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef short ribs membrane removed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider vinegar optional
- 1 cup bbq sauce sweet baby ray's
- 3-4 tbsp dry rub see below
Seasoning
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper use less for less spice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Season your ribs with the seasoning listed above or use any store bought seasoning. Be sure to rub in the seasoning on all sides so its well coated.
- Allow the ribs to marinate it in the seasoning for at least 1 hour. Longer the better.
- In your Instant Pot, add broth, liquid smoke, apple juice or apple cider vinegar.
- Place the Ribs inside the Instant pot and close the lid and turn the knob to sealing position.
- Pressure cook for 45 minutes + 20 minutes of natural pressure release.
- Release any remaining pressure. Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush on BBQ sauce on all sides.
- Broil the ribs in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Enjoy!