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Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs

By Susie Weinrich ยท Date Mar 2, 2020ยท 167 Comments ยท May contain affiliate links.

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Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs are tender โ€œfall-apartโ€ ribs that are ready in under 45 minutes. They are full of flavor and make a quick and easy rib dinner any night of the week! They have been made thousands of time and have over 75 five star reviews.

Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs on a white plate with an electric pressure cooker in the background

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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1 Instant Pot
2 Oven Baked Country Style Ribs
3 Country Style Ribs
4 Keeping Your Ribs Tender
5 Getting The Right Country Ribs
6 Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs for Dinner
7 More Pork Recipes
8 Did you make this recipe?
9 Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs

Instant Pot

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.

country style boneless pork ribs coated with bbq sauce on a sheet pan

We use two different Instant Pots, both are 6 quarts.

  • 7-in-1 Duo Plus Instant Pot
  • 9-in-1 Duo Plus 6 quart Instant Pot
country style ribs baked and coated in bbq sauce

Oven Baked Country Style Ribs

If you donโ€™t have an Instant Pot you can also make Boneless Country Style Ribs in the oven

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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.

Boneless country style ribs on a sheet pan seasoned with a dry rub

When you buy them in the store they may be called Boneless Country Style Ribs or Pork Loin Country Style Ribs. There is another โ€œribโ€ 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.

Country style ribs coated in seasoning and in the Instant Pot

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 โ€œribsโ€. You will want them to be roughly 5 inches long and 1 ยฝ inches wide.

Keeping Your Ribs Tender

Getting The Right Country 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 โ€œfall-apart tenderโ€. The ones that look light pink with no fat at all can tend to dry out no matter how you cook them.

dark pink or dark reddish boneless country style ribs

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
up close photo of boneless pork ribs coated with bbq sauce

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.

Instant Pot Country Style Ribs coated with bbq sauce on a white plate over coleslaw

I hope you give this Boneless Pork Rib Recipe a try in your Instant Pot!

Love- Susie

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Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs

Country Style Boneless Ribs are cooked to tender perfection in your electric pressure cooker. You then finish them in the oven to get the caramelized bbq sauce that is finger lickin' good!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

  • Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 โ€“ 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
  • ยฝ teaspoon each: garlic powder & onion powder
  • ยผ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • cayenne pepper is optional for heat
  • 1 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ยฝ 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 โ€“ 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, ยฝ teaspoon each: garlic powder & onion powder, ยผ 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 ยฝ 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:

COUNTRY STYLE BONELESS RIBS: when you are buying these types of โ€œribsโ€ in the grocery store it is very important you purchase ones that look dark pink or even reddish, slightly marbled or have a little fat content. Ones that are completely light pink with no marbling are doomed to be dry no matter how you cook them.
dark pink or dark reddish boneless country style ribs
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 โ€œfall apartโ€ tender as they are from fresh.ย ย 
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.
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  1. Cindy Hendrix says

    December 04, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I tried this recipe tonight. My first time cooking ribs in my IP. The flavor was amazing and they were very tender. Just a little on the dry side. Iโ€™m not sure what I may have done wrong. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      December 05, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Im so sorry they were dry. That is no good! You could definitely try cooking them down in the liquid. Did you coat with BBQ sauce?

      Reply
  2. Don says

    December 01, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the flavor for sure and made some tweaks in spices. However I though amount did not apply but thickness of meat? I used about 1.33/lb of boneless country ribs. Followed instructions to a T and WOW extremely dry.

    Reply
  3. Theresa says

    November 12, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    How would I do 6#? Same cook time? Longer? Iโ€™m cooking for ten people.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      November 13, 2020 at 7:46 am

      You should be able to cook them for the same amount of time as 2.5#’s, since they are individual strips. If it was a roast or something that gets thicker or bigger with size then you would need to increase the time.

      Reply
  4. Sandra says

    October 13, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    My husband loved these! A keeper for sure.

    Reply
  5. Karen McGhee says

    September 24, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    Delish! Broiling at the end makes the recipe, with or without sauce. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Cindy Switzer-Cacciapaglia says

    September 23, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    I also added 2 TBS of liquid smoke to the liquid in the bottom of the instant pot…made them taste like they had been smoked all day!

    Reply
  7. Laura Ostman says

    September 20, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!!! I took these out from oven broiler and they are so tender and yummy.
    It’s now in my recipe rotation !
    Thank you…

    Reply
  8. Dan says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Do you see the broil on high or low?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      August 11, 2020 at 7:32 am

      I think that I would use high. My oven only has one broil setting. But keep an eye on them so the sauce doesn’t burn.

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    August 04, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    Even without the sauce, sooo good!

    Quick question – what do you do with the liquid that remains after pressure cooking them?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      August 05, 2020 at 9:39 am

      That is great!!!
      I just discard it. You could also save it for a stock.

      Reply
  10. Becky says

    July 18, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    Just made these ribs and they are fantastic! I usually overcook these ribs but this recipe using the instapot is a game changer! So tender you can cut with a fork!

    Reply
  11. Maureen says

    July 18, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    I followed the directions exactly, and while the flavor was delicious, the meat wasnโ€™t tender. I cooked 1.6 pounds of meat for 18 minutes as stated in the recipe. Do you think a longer cook time would make them more tender?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      July 19, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Im really surprised. Did you use boneless country ribs? Did you do the 10 minute natural release? I would love to troubleshoot this with you.

      Reply
      • Kate says

        August 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        I had the same issue as Maureen. Really liked the flavor and the meat wasn’t dry, just tough. Needed a knife to cut it up. I used boneless country style ribs and followed instructions as written.

    • Cindy Switzer-Cacciapaglia says

      September 23, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      This has happened to me before and I forgot to set the instant pot to high (it defaults on normal)…

      Reply
      • Chelsey says

        October 22, 2020 at 1:40 am

        oh my gosh thank you. iโ€™ve cooked this multiple times with bonesless country style pork ribs of varying sizes and theyโ€™re ALWAYS tough. I completely missed the High pressure part. Going to try this next time

  12. Rindi says

    July 08, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    Made these for dinner and they were quick, very tender, and delicious!!! Best recipe I’ve tried thus far!

    Reply
  13. Ilovejim says

    July 04, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    My husband actually complemented me on these. That doesn’t happen often

    Reply
  14. Anne Clark says

    June 15, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    Loved them! Perfect!

    Reply
  15. Banks says

    June 07, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    Wow. This is the first time Iโ€™ve used the instant pot since we got it for Christmas. Ribs came out amazing. Great recipe and followed directions exactly. Everything came out perfect.

    Reply
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