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Home » Instant Pot Recipes » Country Style Pork Ribs (Instant Pot)

Country Style Pork Ribs (Instant Pot)

Published: Jul 16, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Make the best moist and tender boneless country style ribs packed full of smoky bbq flavors that melt in your mouth.

A dinner plate with a serving of Country style boneless pork ribs with two side dishes.

Are you tired of dry country style ribs? Want to learn how to make them so they are moist and tender?

With this recipe it is so easy to make smoky flavored boneless country ribs that cook in about 30 minutes. And they will be so moist and tender you can cut them with a fork.

You will never cook country style ribs any other way!

Recipe Ingredients

All you need is 4 ingredients to pressure cook ribs and a bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce.

Image of the ingredients needed to pressure cook country style ribs.
  • The pork ribs: I like making boneless country style ribs but you can make this recipe with bone in country style ribs also.
  • Vinegar: apple cider vinegar helps tenderize and adds a delicious flavor.
  • Liquid smoke: Liquid smoke is available in many flavors. My favorite is apple wood liquid smoke.
  • Water
  • Barbecue sauce: Use your favorite barbecue sauce. I am partial to Sonny's Sweet BBQ sauce these days.
  • Pork rub: Pork rub is optional but adds so much flavor. I use my sweet and spicy pork rub. It takes just minutes to mix up and can be used as a pork, chicken or beef rub.

Dry rub for ribs

Seasoning pork with a dry pork rub before cooking adds a delicious sweet, spicy and smoky flavor to the ribs.

Using a dry pork rub is a good marinade for any cut of ribs.

If using a dry rub season the ribs a couple of hours before you plan to cook. I like to rub the ribs with the dry rub the night before so the ribs have a chance to soak up the rub flavoring.

Country style pork rib covered in pork rub.

Season the ribs and place them in a zip topped bag in the refrigerator over night.

You can also season the pork ahead of time and freeze them in a freezer bag to have on hand during the summer months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.

Step by step directions

Step 1: Measure the water, apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke and pour into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.

Step 2: Place a silicone sling with handle (this handy tool makes moving the cooked ribs from the pressure cooker so much easier) or a metal rack down into the bottom of the pot.

Step 3: Arrange the ribs on top of the sling or rack. Snap the handle together if using the silicone sling so it is out of the way of the lid.

Step 4: Twist the pressure cooker lid on top and lock it into place. Set the valve to the sealing position.

Four photo collage of the first, second, third and fourth steps to prepare the Instant Pot.

Step 5: Press the manual button and set the time for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to come to pressure and count down the cooking time.

Step 6: Once the ribs have finished pressure cooking and the timer has gone off allow 10 minutes for the pressure to naturally release.

Step 7: After 10 minutes of naturally releasing the pressure push the valve to the releasing position. Once the steam has released carefully twist the lid to unlock it. Lift the lid open away from your face.

Overhead photo looking down into the Instant Pot at the cooked pork ribs.

Step 8: Unlock the silicone sling handles and lift the ribs from the pressure cooker. Transfer them to a baking sheet. Use tongs to move the hot ribs from the sling to the baking sheet.

Country style pork ribs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 170 F. degrees. An instant read thermometer is a handy tool to have in the kitchen.

Step 9: Brush both sides of the ribs with barbecue sauce. Preheat the broiler on your oven to 500 f. Degrees.

Four image collage showing the steps to glaze and brown instant pot pork ribs.

Step 10: Slide the pan of ribs into the oven and brown both sides under the broiler for 5 minutes or until the ends are burnt and crispy.

Barbecued country style pork ribs in a serving bowl.

Serve the tender pork ribs with your favorite barbecue side dishes.

Recipe FAQS

How long do you cook country style pork ribs in the instant pot?

You can cook tender country style pork ribs in the instant pot in 15 minutes pressure cooking time and 10 minutes natural pressure release.

Why are my country-style ribs so tough?

Country style ribs need to be cooked low and slow to make them tender. Cooking them in a pressure cooker is a perfect cooking method.

How do you tenderize country style ribs?

Cooking country style ribs in a pressure cooker using apple cider vinegar with the water is a great way to tenderize the tougher country style rib meat.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Parboiling: Instant Pot country style ribs do not need to be parboiled before cooking.
  • Adding flavor: Marinating boneless ribs with a dry rub is one of the easiest and my favorite way to add flavor.
  • Browning: If you have an Instant Pot with the browning feature you can use it to brown the ribs. If not follow my instructions on how to brown them in the oven under the broiler.
Overhead image of a baking tray with barbecued country style pork ribs that have been pressure cooked.

Best side dish to serve with ribs

Serve them with homemade potato salad, coleslaw and the best baked beans you ever tasted for an awesome backyard barbecue the family will love!

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Try some of my other bbq rib recipes.

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Country Style Pork Ribs (Instant Pot)

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Make moist and tender country style pork ribs packed full of smoky barbecue flavor. Easy Instant Pot country style pork ribs are so tender they will melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Natural Release 10 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
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Servings 4 Servings
Calories 860 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3 to 4 lbs. boneless country style pork ribs
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup sweet and spicy pork rub (optional) (I used Sweet and Spicy Pork Rub)
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Instructions 

  • Season the pork ribs with a dry rub at least 2 hours before cooking to add flavor. I prefer to season them overnight.
  • Measure the water, apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke and pour into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  • Place a silicone sling with handle or a metal rack down into the bottom of the pot.
  • Arrange the pork ribs on top of the sling or rack. Snap the handle together if using the silicone sling so it is out of the way of the lid.
  • Twist the pressure cooker lid on top and lock it into place. Set the valve to the sealing position.
  • Press the manual button and set the time for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to come to pressure and count down the cooking time.
  • Once the ribs have pressure cooked and the timer has gone off allow 10 minutes for the pressure to naturally release.
  • After 10 minutes of naturally releasing the pressure push the valve to the releasing position. Once the steam has released carefully twist the lid to unlock it. Lift the lid open away from your face.
  • Unlock the silicone sling handles (if using) and lift the ribs from the pressure cooker. Transfer them to a baking sheet. Use tongs to move the hot ribs from the sling to the baking sheet.
  • Brush both sides of the ribs with barbecue sauce. Preheat the broiler on your oven to 500 f. Degrees.
  • Slide the pan of ribs into the oven and brown both sides under the broiler for 5 minutes or until the ends are burnt and crispy.
  • Serve the tender pork ribs with your favorite barbecue side dishes.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Parboiling: Instant Pot country style ribs do not need to be parboiled before cooking.
  • Adding flavor: Marinating pork ribs with a dry rub is one of the easiest and my favorite way to add flavor to pork ribs.
  • Browning: If you have an Instant Pot with the browning feature you can use it to brown the ribs. If not follow my instructions on how to brown them in the oven under the broiler.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 69gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 252mgSodium: 968mgPotassium: 1461mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 966IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 395mgIron: 14mg
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