{"id":620365,"date":"2018-04-16T10:30:26","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pressure-cooker-barbecued-beef-ribs\/"},"modified":"2024-06-11T10:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T15:34:40","slug":"pressure-cooker-barbecued-beef-ribs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pressure-cooker-barbecued-beef-ribs\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Beef Ribs"},"content":{"rendered":"
It typically takes several hours to cook beef short ribs until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender. So, when you don’t have the luxury of taking the time to braise meat low-and-slow, breaking out your pressure cooker is the perfect solution. Our recipe for Instant Pot beef ribs makes meat that’s miraculously tender in under an hour. Plus, it includes a homemade barbecue sauce that adds just the right amount of sweet and tangy flavor.<\/p>\n
Although their name is similar, beef short ribs and beef ribs are two different cuts of beef<\/a>. Beef short ribs come from the lower section of the rib called the plate rib, just beneath the ribeye area. Beef ribs are taken from the back of the cow just behind the shoulder. Both cuts tend to be tough and typically require slow cooking or braising to become tender, although short ribs tend to be meatier than back ribs.<\/p>\n While this recipe is written to make beef ribs in the Instant Pot, any pressure cooker<\/a> or multicooker will do. However, if you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can still make short ribs\u2014just try this slow-cooker barbecued beef short rib recipe<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n Select the saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, and adjust for medium heat. Add the canola oil. Brown the ribs in batches, adding more oil as needed.<\/p>\n Remove the ribs, and brown the onions.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Be sure to brown the ribs on all sides to seal in moisture.<\/p>\n Add the ribs back to the pressure cooker. Add the water. Lock the lid, and close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.<\/p>\n In a small saucepan, combine the chili sauce, plum preserves, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and ground cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.<\/p>\n Remove the ribs from the pressure cooker, and discard the cooking juices. Return the ribs to the pressure cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce over the top. Lock the lid, and close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for five minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for five minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve the short ribs with the sauce.<\/p>\n Any leftover short ribs should be stored covered in sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. For the best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.<\/p>\n This Instant Pot recipe<\/a> calls for 1\/2 cup water to cook 4 pounds short ribs. For additional flavor, you can replace the water with an equal amount of beef broth, dry red wine, dark beer or apple juice.<\/p>\n There can be a few reasons why your Instant Pot beef ribs are tough. If the short ribs are not cooked for long enough, they might have a tough texture, so don’t short-change the cooking time. Also, be sure to let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure before using the quick-release to let out any remaining pressure to retain maximum moisture and tenderness.<\/p>\n These Instant Pot beef short ribs pair well with creamy coleslaw<\/a> and corn on the cob<\/a>. Don’t forget the buttermilk biscuits<\/a> to sop up any extra barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Instant Pot beef ribs are simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, making them perfect for a picnic or family dinner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2000782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,305511,305987,307308,305982,304328,304993,304292,305487,304338,304515,304433,303966,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,304438,304442,304268,307307,304450,304553,304073,304233,324623,304243,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308623,310825,339925,310347,308988,311717,308984,308481,308940,308305,310796,308992,308880,308833,308495,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,308844,308845,259483,310342,308857,308908,308683,309577,309177,309586,309434,308476],"coauthors":[145797],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Instant Pot Beef 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Brown the ribs and onions<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Pressure cook the ribs<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Make the barbecue sauce<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Simmer the ribs in the barbecue sauce<\/h3>\n
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Instant Pot Beef Ribs Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Instant Pot Beef Ribs<\/h2>\n
Instant Pot Beef Ribs Tips<\/h2>\n
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How much liquid do you put in the Instant Pot for beef ribs?<\/h3>\n
Why are my Instant Pot beef ribs tough?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with Instant Pot beef ribs?<\/h3>\n
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