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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Instant Pot ยป Instant Pot Country Style Ribs (Crockpot variation as well)

    Instant Pot Country Style Ribs (Crockpot variation as well)

    Modified: Feb 25, 2023 ยท Published: Aug 16, 2021 by Chandice ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 3 Comments

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    I love making these Instant Pot country style ribs because they are fall of the bone tender. They have a delicious crispy outer layer and can be made in under 45 minutes.
    Ribs on a plate with bbq sauce in a cup

    Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

    These Instant Pot pork ribs are an easy meal that won’t heat up the house. Just like our Instant Pot meatballs or Mississippi chicken Instant Pot style, it is also easy which is great! This Instant Pot chicken pasta is another quick and delicious Instant Pot dish.

    We’ve included a crockpot variation as well in case you don’t have an Instant Pot. And you can even learn how to smoke beef short ribs if that is more your speed.

    They really are the perfect hearty dinner that everyone will enjoy especially after a bowl of our instant pot broccoli cheddar soup.ย And if you need more rib action, thisย rib dry rub is also great! It can even be used on chicken to dress it up just a bit before grilling.

    Need another filling and delicious meal? This instant pot corned beef is a great option.

    Are these ribs Whole30 approved?

    Yes! I’ve always loved ribs so this recipe seemed like the perfect recipe to create for you all during my own Whole30 reset years ago. Whether you maintain a certain eating style or not, you are going to love them. As much as you loved our Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes...promise!

    Ingredients are minimal allowing the meat to truly shine. For this reason, I do recommend a really good quality pork. I personally like Beelers brand but any that is naturally raised gives the best flavor.

    If you just follow a Keto diet and aren’t worried about Whole30 necessarily, you should definitely give this keto lemon meringue pie a try!

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    How to make Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

    Step one: Combine all ingredients EXCEPT meat and BBQ sauce
    Step two: Evenly shake the rub onto ribs
    Step three: Massage spice mixture into all areas of the meat

    Ribs step by step photos

    Step four: Rim your Instant Pot bowl with the slab of ribs stand up on their side so they circle around (Make sure to place the meaty side against edge bowl; It will resemble a crown of ribs)
    Pro Tip: If you have two slabs of ribs, place on curled inside the other.ย 
    Step five: Add one cup of water to the bottom of the pan and cook on high pressure cook for 25 minutes (for crockpot, cook on low 6-7 hrs)
    Step six: Manually release pressure and transfer ribs to a baking sheet and baste with Whole30 approved BBQ sauce (optional) then broil 2-3 minutes to give that crispy outer layer

    Ribs on a platter with bbq sauce

    Can these be made into slow cooker ribs?

    While I originally made these ribs in our crockpot, I have recently adapted them to meet our Instant Pot needs. If you’d like to still cook them in the Instant Pot, go ahead and just switch the cook time to 6-7 hours on low.

    The rest of the instructions will be the same.ย Which cooking method you chooseย really just depends on if you need this dinner in a snap or you have time to cook low and slow all day.

    Just like our creamy Italian chicken recipe, it works great in both the pressure cooker or the crockpot.

    What do you serve with these Instant Pot pork ribs?

    I have to say that these Instant Pot pork ribs go so well with ourย Instant Pot carrots,ย martini mashed potato bar or creamy gluten-freeย funeral potatoesย topped with our Instant Pot bacon for extra flavor! Is it just me or are you guys also big potato fans?

    They also go great with this copycat KFC coleslaw recipe from The Cozy Cook. My friend Kendell also has a great crack slaw that would be delicious as a bold side!

    My friend Erin has a delicious summer corn saladย and the best potato salad recipe as well over on her blog, Meaningful Eats. Chrystal of Gluten-Free Palate also has a yummy recipe for Instant Pot beef short ribs that wouldย be great too if you are looking for something a little different than our ribs.

    Can you use beef ribs instead of pork?

    Absolutely! They taste great and are cooked just the same way.

    How do you store Instant Pot pork ribs?

    Leftovers (if there are any) can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can microwave to reheat. Oven baking isn’t recommended as it will dry them out.

    If you like this recipe, be sure to try these…

    Whole30 Gluten-Free Crab Cakes

    Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

    Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

    Guacamole Stuffed Tater Tot Bacon Bombs

    And if you love grill recipes, I highly recommend this simple smoked pulled pork butt from my friend Susie at Hey Grill Hey!

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    Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

    I love making these Instant Pot Whole30 ribs because they are fall of the bone tender with the delicious crispy outer layer all in under 45 minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
    Our Instant Pot country style ribs are made with minimal ingredients allowing the meat to truly shine. They can be made in under 45 minutes from start to finish.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 35 minutes mins
    Total Time: 45 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: instant pot gluten free whole30 ribs, instant pot pork ribs, instant pot whole30 ribs, whole30 ribs recipe
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 326kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds natural baby back ribs
    • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
    • 1 tsp. cumin
    • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
    • 1 T smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp. Real Salt
    • dash of black pepper
    • Whole30 approved BBQ sauce we used Tessamaes-optional to top with sauce

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT meat and BBQ sauce
    • Massage spice mixture into all areas of the meat
    • Rim your Instant Pot bowl with the slab of ribs stand up on their side so they circle around (Make sure to place the meaty side against edge bowl; It will resemble a crown of ribs)
    • Add one cup of water to the bottom of the pan
    • Cook on high pressure cook for 25 minutes (for crockpot, cook on low 6-7 hrs)
    • Manually release pressure and transfer ribs to a baking sheet
    • Baste with Whole30 approved BBQ sauce (optional) and broil 2-3 minutes to give that crispy outer layer

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    Notes

    Pro Tip: If you have two slabs of ribs, place on curled inside the other.ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    If you like this recipe, be sure to try these…and if you love grill recipes, I highly recommend Hey Grill Hey.ย 

    Whole30 Gluten-Free Crab Cakes

    Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

    Guacamole Stuffed Tater Tot Bacon Bombs

    *Our original crockpot ribs recipe was posted on September 29, 2010. This recipe was then adapted on March 6, 2018. We have since added more detailed information, step-by-step photos and additional related recipes.

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    1. Ashley says

      February 07, 2019 at 11:45 am

      These ribs look amazing! I’ve been looking for a good Instant Pot rib recipe. I have guests coming this weekend and fresh back ribs sitting in my fridge. I can’t wait to try this!

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      • Chandice says

        February 10, 2019 at 2:35 am

        Thanks Ashley! I hope you love them as much as we do. ๐Ÿ™‚

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