Instant Pot Country Style Ribs: Tender and Flavorful BBQ Delight
By Isabella Quinn
Enjoy these flavorful, meaty Instant Pot Country Style Ribs, perfect for a satisfying dinner. The ribs are coated in a tangy apple cider vinegar marinade, which tenderizes the meat while enhancing its rich, savory flavor. Finished off with a caramelized BBQ sauce, these ribs create a fun and tasty meal that pairs well with sides like potato salad or baked beans. Ideal for weeknight meals or gatherings, they are sure to please any meat lover.
Ingredients
- •3.5 pounds country style ribs (3.5 - 4 pounds)
- •0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- •0.75 cup cold water
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 teaspoon onion powder
- •0.25 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons regular soy sauce (or ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt)
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey (optional))
- •ground black pepper (to taste)
- •0.5 cup BBQ sauce (½ cup - 1 cup to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Add garlic powder, onion powder, and soy sauce to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- 2
Pour in apple cider vinegar and cold water, then mix thoroughly.
- 3
Place country style ribs into the apple cider vinegar marinade, add kosher salt, ground black pepper, and brown sugar or honey on top.
- 4
Marinate ribs in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 5
Place marinated ribs with the marinade back into the Instant Pot.
- 6
Close the lid and set the venting knob to sealing.
- 7
Pressure cook at high pressure for 15 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
- 8
Turn the venting knob to release remaining pressure and open the lid carefully.
- 9
Set ribs on an oven tray and apply BBQ sauce generously all over.
- 10
Broil in the oven or air fry until the BBQ sauce is caramelized.
- 11
Serve immediately with potato salad or baked beans on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
373
Protein
34g
Fat
20g
Carbs
11g
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