Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs are tender “fall-apart” 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!
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.
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 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.
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
Easy & Fast Instant Pot Boneless Pork Rib Recipe
Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs
Equipment
- Electric Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 lbs. Fresh boneless country style ribs (can use frozen, however see the notes below)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp each: garlic powder & onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper is optional for heat
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ Tbsp cider vinegar
- 3 whole garlic cloves crushed
- BBQ Sauce your favorite brand/flavor
Instructions
- Lay the country style ribs out on a sheet pan.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the trivet to the bottom of the Instant Pot (the metal trivet that came with your pot). Place the seasoned boneless ribs on the trivet 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!!
Notes:
If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.
Melissa
This was just perfect, in a pinch I had to entertain my husband’s new co-worker. I don’t like cooking for people other than my family but this is fool-proof. Baked potatoes in the oven while the Instapot was at work and then used the hot oven for the ribs at the end. Thank you Susie!
Kyanna
THIS! The pork melted in my mouth. I usually trim off a lot of fat or buy meat that already has a lean cut, but I decided to leave more fat that than usual and I think it made a big difference. Thank you for sharing this recipe 😋
Randall Parent
Turned out great! I used a commercial rub. I also added some liquid smoke. I finished under the broiler without sauce. Easy, inexpensive (Costco), quick. Will be my new go to method for cooking ribs.
Lisa
I’ve made this recipe about 4 times now, using frozen and fresh ribs, and it’s a keeper! The ribs are tender and delicious!
Bonnie
Delicious!! This is a keeper.
Danielle
These were delicious. I did not broil them, instead I put them on a conventional roast at 375 for 20 minutes to make a sticky bbq glaze. Gosh were these good. I plan on adding this to our family dinner rotation 😋
Keith
I’m confused. If I’m reading this right, all the liquid is in the bottom of the instant pot and the ribs are on a tray above it. How does the liquid end up flavoring the ribs?
Shar
Loved this recipe! The flavor was delicious and we loved it! Unfortunately some thicker pieces were a little dry. What do you recommend, a longer natural release or a longer pressure cook?
Susie Weinrich
You could absolutely try a longer natural release! Add 5 minutes and see if that does the trick.
Joseph Riley
The best you going to get….. most definitely a keeper
Tammy hull
Yes this is the third time i used beef both instead of water they came out awsome
Joseph Riley
Try Apple juice too it’s really good
Tracie
If I have more ribs in the recipe calls for do I cook them longer and add more dry ingredients
Susie Weinrich
Definitely add more dry rub… but the cooking time will stay the same.
Dawn Seiler
OMG best ribs ever!!! This is the 2nd time ever making ribs, 1st time in the instant pot I will always use this recipe!! everyone loved them and wanted to know how I got them so tender and delicious. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Renee
My entire family loves this recipe and even my 12 year olds friends ask for it. Easy and very taste! A regular go to…
K-Mom
This is my go-to recipe for country ribs. I’ve tried many others, but this is the best one, by far. Don’t be shy with the seasoning. You can do boneless or bone-in, it’s great either way. I always add cayenne pepper (optional), but red pepper flakes will work as well. Makes for a sweet n’ spicy treat that you can’t get enough of.
Dee has made this many times so if you have any questions, be sure to ask Dee.
Thanks!
Debbie
Best boneless country style pork rib recipe, first time I tried them in the insta pot ❤️❤️
It’s a keeper, thank you so much for sharing!