I tested these Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs a countless number of times to get them just right, which is "fall-apart tender". I found that buying the right boneless country style ribs is the first step to making them super tender (read on to find out more). Once you have that down, this recipe adds all the flavor you could possibly need! They have been made thousands of time and have over 75 five star reviews.
No Instant Pot, no problem… we have cooked up SO MANY boneless ribs that we also have a great method for making them in the oven. You can check out this Oven Baked Boneless Ribs Recipe next time you are without your Instant Pot.
This is definitely an easy, short-cut way to make ribs. So if you are looking for a rib recipe that will sit on a smoker or grill all day, this is not it. But I will direct you to this Competition Style Smoked Rib recipe if that is what you are looking for.
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Country Style Pork Ribs (Instant Pot) Ingredients
- Boneless Country Style Ribs – Despite the name these are not actually ribs, they are cut from the shoulder portion. But there are a few things that you want to get right when picking a country style rib; pick ones that are dark pink or reddish in color, slightly marbled or have some fat content.
- Homemade Dry Rub – this is a really simple mix of brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. I bet you have most of these ingredients in your spice cabinet. If you happen to have a bbq dry rub that you love, you can opt for that in it's place.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Adds a layer of flavor to the cooking liquid.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Also adds a layer of flavor to the cooking liquid.
- Garlic Cloves – lightly infuses the boneless ribs with a garlic flavor during cooking.
- BBQ Sauce – use your favorite BBQ sauce or Homemade BBQ Sauce to finish the Country Ribs.
Recommended Equipment
With this recipe you will be using your Instant Pot (aka- electric pressure cooker), which is great if you do not want to turn on your oven and heat up the house during the summer.
We use two different Instant Pots, both are 6 quarts.
Oven Baked Country Style Ribs
If you don’t have an Instant Pot you can also make Boneless Country Style Ribs in the oven
What Are Country Style Ribs?
Pork Ribs, spare ribs, baby back ribs, and beef ribs- all delish, but, here we are using boneless country style ribs. Which is basically a long strip on pork loin meat that can have a bone attached or not. For this recipe you will use the boneless version.
When you buy them in the store they may be called Boneless Country Style Ribs or Pork Loin Country Style Ribs. There is another “rib” called a Western Rib that is actually cut from the shoulder and is not a rib at all, I would not recommend buying this cut for this recipe.
Usually when you buy Boneless Pork Ribs they are cut into strips. However, I have bought them where they are scored and still pull out of the package in one piece. If they are only scored, cut them all the way through so you have individual “ribs”. You will want them to be roughly 5 inches long and 1 ½ inches wide.
Tips for Buying Boneless Pork Ribs
You will want to make sure you look for boneless country style ribs that are dark pink or reddish in color, slightly marbled or have some fat content. Those are the ones that will cook up “fall-apart tender”. The ones that look light pink with no fat at all can tend to dry out no matter how you cook them.
Serving Suggestions for Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs for Dinner
Of course these pork ribs are delicious as is- with a side of Homemade Mac & Cheese, Jiffy Corn Casserole, Best Ever Cornbread, potato salad, broccoli bacon salad, Raspberry Jello Salad, and/or Cheesy Potato Casserole . And if you are entertaining and need a BBQ worthy dessert check out these options:
- Summer Berry Cobbler
- Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
- Cookies & Cream Key Lime Ice Cream
- Apple Pie Bars
Since these Instant Pot ribs are boneless they also make an AMAZING Rib Sandwich. Put 2 or 3 ribs on a substantial bun, add some extra bbq sauce, pickles, and a pile of coleslaw. Mouth. Watering.
I hope you give this Boneless Pork Rib Recipe a try in your Instant Pot!
Love- Susie
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Boneless Pork Ribs (Instant Pot Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 – 2.5 lbs. Fresh boneless country style ribs - look for more marbled boneless ribs, see notes. (can use frozen, however see the notes below)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon each: garlic powder & onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper is optional for heat
- 1 cups water
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon cider vinegar
- 3 whole garlic cloves - crushed
- BBQ Sauce - your favorite brand/flavor or Homemade
Instructions
- Lay the country style ribs out on a sheet pan.2 – 2.5 lbs. Fresh boneless country style ribs
- In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (and optional cayenne pepper). Stir well until there are no large clumps remaining.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon each: garlic powder & onion powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, cayenne pepper is optional for heat
- Sprinkle the salt & seasoning rub mixture on the ribs, coating both sides and pressing it in so it sticks.
- Pour the water, Worcestershire, and cider vinegar into the Instant Pot. Crush the garlic cloves and pop them into the liquid in the pot.1 cups water, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ tablespoon cider vinegar, 3 whole garlic cloves
- Place the seasoned boneless ribs in the pot.
- Put the lid on and lock it in place. Turn the pressure valve to seal. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure Meat/Stew mode for 18 minutes. At the end of 18 minutes do a natural release of pressure for 5 minutes, then finish with a quick release. NOTE- While the pressure is releasing PREHEAT THE OVEN TO BROIL.
- Place the cooked ribs on a sheet pan and coat one side with desired amount of your favorite BBQ sauce. Broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes. Remove the ribs from the oven, flip them to the other side, coat with BBQ sauce. Place back in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Enjoy your tender Instant Pot Boneless Country Style Ribs!!
Recipe Tips and Notes:
These can be made ahead and reheated. I recommend cooking them in the Instant Pot, letting them cool, and refrigerating for up to 3 days. Then follow the broiling instructions with the BBQ sauce to reheat. However- they will not be as tender when made ahead!
I have made these Instant Pot Pork Ribs from frozen as well. Simply up the Instant Pot cooking time to 25 minutes with a 10 minute natural release. NOTE: they will not be as “fall apart” tender as they are from fresh.
I have not tested this recipe with bone-in country style ribs, but the cooking time and method should be the same as the recipe is written.
Sharon says
Perfect ribs, good directions and fast, easy dinner! Great summer dinner with baked beans and macaroni or potato salad! Thank you, this recipe is a keeper!
Tami says
What if I don’t have apple cider vinegar? Is there something else I can use?
Susie says
You could also try apple juice.
Ilovejim says
I just left it out it turned out fi
Sharon D says
So good and so easy,my husband really liked them he said I could make them again soon.
Sarah Chambers says
This is my new Go To Instapot recipe. My husband loves them, they are super easy to male, and tournament out perfect. Almost too done, though. Wondering if 16 minutes would make them a little more tender but still done? Awesome recipe!
Crystal JOHNSON says
The dryness shouldn’t come from the IP, I would actually cook them longer and on high pressure, liquid in the bottom of the pot. I did mine for 20 min and they were pretty good. Tender meat but there was still some gristly parts. I will try 25 min next time. I also basted mine thoroughly with BBQ sauce before broiling and after turning them
Debra S. says
These came out so good! Was my first time using the meat/stew setting and couldn’t be happier. We seasoned them heavily before cooking in the instapot then used the broil setting to lock in the flavor. We did not ass BBQ sauce when putting them in to broil. Thank you for this recipe!
Pam says
Beginner using the I P . Having problems with the cooking times. The boneless country ribs that I made tasted delicious but they weren’t cooked long enough . I used the meat stew button and then set my kitchen timer for 18 minutes ??? The meat/stew button just “on” and after about 15 minutes then had a timer of 50 on it ??
Susie says
When your pot says “on” it is still coming to pressure. There will be about 10-15 minutes of time where the pot is coming to pressure. Once it has it’s pressure it will read “18” and then count down to 0, then give a beep. Then you will do the natural pressure release where the pressure is naturally dissipating, you don’t need to do anything to make this happen (it happens naturally)- the pot will count UP this time 1,2,3,4,5 minutes… then you will do a quick release by turning the valve on the top.
If you follow this they will definitely be done. I don’t think your pot ever came to pressure the first time.
Susie says
Also you will want to set your pot for “18” after you push the meat/stew button. You won’t need to set another timer, the pot will do the timing.
Pam says
Thank you!! I appreciate your help and I am determined to continue trying the recipes that you have for beginners.
Courtney says
What if you double the meat in the instant pot how long should I put it on? We have a family of 8.
Susie says
I would still use same time.
Valerie says
Loved how these turned out. First time I’ve used the meat setting on the instant pot and these came out SO much better than other recipes I’ve tried so far. My husband couldn’t say enough good things about them- and he’s a picky palate!
Adam Ness says
Did this with bone-in ribs, and aside from the extra time spent cutting the ribs apart, it was perfect, a big hit with everyone in my family
Gina says
It was really easy and taste great!
Mike Smithson says
Delicious! Easy to get my sides going just after the pork went into the pot. Everything was ready when I pulled the pork out. Love my IP! Thanks for the recipe!
Mark Miller says
Awesome recipe! Thanks for all the info.
Rich Woods says
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL…
Great recipe. Huge hit with the family. Thank you for the recipe share!!
Rich Woods
Branson Missouri
Lori says
These were sooo delicious! Super easy and fast to make. My husband said they were his favorite ribs ever. Served with twice baked potatoes and broccoli…yumm.
Sandra says
I was wondering if I could finish on grill instead of turning on oven ? Also is meat/stew any different than just timed high pressure setting?
Thanks
Susie says
You could absolutely finish them on the grill! When you brush with bbq sauce just move them to indirect heat so they don’t burn. The meat/stew mode is recommended for cuts of meat, but you could certainly use the pressure setting instead. https://instantpot.com/cooking-program-options/#tab-id-1
Brenda Prater says
Best BBQ ribs ever. Your recipe is amazing and broiling with the BBQ sauce sent them over the top. Love them. Thank you.
Nykky says
Does it have to be broiled?
Susie says
Hi Nykky, They do not need to be broiled, you could just brush on the BBQ sauce and serve then, or dip them in sauce. I just like how the sauce caramelizes a little in the oven.