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Beef Short Ribs

Instant Pot BBQ Short Ribs

A perfect beginner recipe for Instant BBQ short ribs. This recipe is perfection: delicious, juicy, fall off the bone and melt in your mouth kind. Serve this with a side of potato salad, corn or salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
NPR 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3

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!

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Keyword BBQ, Ribs, Short Ribs