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Instant Pot country-style ribs come out tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, no grill required. High pressure turns boneless pork ribs into rich, meaty perfection in a fraction of the time. Brush on your favorite BBQ sauce and you’ve got ribs that taste like they’ve been slow-cooked all day.
Cooking country pork ribs in the Instant Pot is a favorite way to make tender, meaty, delicious pork ribs in a flash. They have all the flavor of our barbecue pork ribs and our country style ribs in the oven, but you can prep them in half the time.
Here’s Why This Instant Pot Recipe Works
Fast track to tender. Pressure cooking delivers that slow-cooked texture in a fraction of the time, ready in under an hour.
Custom finish. Cook until fork-tender or sliceable, depending on how you like your ribs.
Flavor from every layer. A mix of dry rub, broth, vinegar, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke builds deep, savory flavor while they cook.
Caramelized finish. A quick broil, air fry, or sear under the Instant Pot lid gives the ribs that sticky barbecue glaze everyone loves.
Our Instant Pot country style pork ribs recipe is a bit like our Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, since they both utilize the quick cooking method of the pressure cooker.
Recipe Tips
Use the trivet. Keeping the ribs above the liquid lets them steam gently instead of stewing.
Season generously. A full coating of dry rub builds deep flavor right from the start.
Stack loosely. Arrange the ribs with a little space so steam can circulate evenly.
Let pressure release naturally. A 10-minute natural release keeps the meat juicy and prevents it from falling apart too soon.
Glaze while hot. Barbecue sauce sticks best when the ribs are warm. Brush it on right after cooking.
Dry rub. Check out our recipe if you want to make your own BBQ rub.
Serve the ribs with these Instant Pot Carrots with Honey Glaze and my Instant Pot Ranch mashed potatoes or a classic potato salad.
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerate: Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a single layer or vacuum-sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: Warm in a 300°F oven, covered in foil, until hot. Or reheat in the air fryer to bring back the sticky glaze.
Country Style Ribs in the Instant Pot
These Instant Pot country-style ribs deliver everything you want from slow-cooked barbecue; tender meat, rich flavor, and a sticky glaze, in a fraction of the time. Quick to prep, easy to finish, and impossible to mess up.
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Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
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Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds country style ribs, bone in or boneless
- 5 to 6 tablespoons dry rub, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Cook the ribs
- Slice the ribs in half and coat them in the dry rub.
- Place a trivet in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and add the broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using).
- Stack the ribs on top of the trivet. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the sealed position.
- Set the Instant Pot on high for 16 minutes for tender, firm ribs or 35 minutes for ribs that shred with a fork.
- Allow the IP to do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes then manually release any remaining pressure.
Caramelize the Sauce
- In the Oven: Set your oven to broil and place the oven rack 6 inches below the broiler unit. Place the ribs on a sheet pan and brush them generously with barbecue sauce. Broil for 2–3 minutes per side, just until the sauce thickens and caramelizes.
- Air Fryer option: Coat the ribs in BBQ sauce and place them in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sauce gets thick and sticky.
- Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid: Remove the ribs and discard the liquid. Coat the ribs with BBQ sauce and place them in the Instant Pot air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 6–12 minutes, until the sauce is thick and sticky.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi, is it the same cook time for 1 lb. of country style ribs?
I haven’t tested the recipe with only 1 pound, but it is likely the same cooking time. I have cooked 2 pounds and the cooking time is the same with only 2 pounds.
They look mega delicious!
Thanks, Angie.