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. That being said, this is not the rib recipe that will sit on a smoker or grill all day. But if that’s what you want, I can point you to this Competition Style Smoked Rib recipe.
For this recipe, you’ll use an electric pressure cooker called an Instant Pot. This is great if you don’t want to heat up the house with an oven in the summer.
All of these ribs are tasty: pork ribs, spare ribs, baby back ribs, and beef ribs. But for this recipe, we’re 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.
They might be called Boneless Country Style Ribs or Pork Loin Country Style Ribs when you buy them in a store. There is a different kind of “rib” called a Western Rib that is cut from the shoulder and isn’t even a rib. I wouldn’t suggest buying this cut for this recipe.
Usually when you buy Boneless Pork Ribs they are cut into strips. But I’ve bought them already scored, and they still came out of the box whole. 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.
As a busy mom always looking for quick and easy weeknight dinner options boneless pork ribs cooked in the pressure cooker have become a regular rotation in my meal planning. Their succulent, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness pairs perfectly with my family’s favorite smoky barbecue sauce. However, with pressure cooking timing is everything. I’ve experimented my way to discovering just how long to cook boneless pork ribs in the pressure cooker for guaranteed tender, juicy results every time.
Why Choose Pressure Cooked Boneless Pork Ribs?
Cooking boneless pork ribs in the pressure cooker offers several advantages over traditional oven or grill methods:
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Speed – Pressure cooking shaves significant time off the clock, with ribs ready in 20-25 minutes versus over an hour using other cooking methods.
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Flavor – The closed environment concentrates the flavors of any aromatics and seasoning added to the cooking liquid.
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Tenderness – The intense pressure physically breaks down tough collagen and connective tissues, transforming ribs to fall-off-the-bone texture.
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Convenience – No need for hours of monitoring, flipping or basting Just set it and forget it!
Picking the Right Boneless Ribs
For best results, choose meaty, well-marbled country-style boneless ribs, avoiding those with large sections of visible fat. Uniform marbling helps ribs cook up juicy.
Look for ribs about 2 pounds in size – larger cuts may not fit in your pressure cooker. Season well with spices and rubs before cooking.
Determining Cook Time in the Pressure Cooker
The ideal cook time for boneless ribs in the pressure cooker ranges from:
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20-25 minutes – For ribs that shred and pull apart easily.
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15-18 minutes – For a slightly firmer, sliceable texture.
Cook times vary based on:
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Size and thickness of ribs
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Quantity cooked
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Model and size of your pressure cooker
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Personal preference for doneness
Mastering the Method
My foolproof method for succulent boneless ribs every time:
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Generously season ribs with a dry rub
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Add 1 cup water to pot
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Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes
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Allow natural release of pressure for 10 minutes
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Unlock lid and test for doneness
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Finish with desired barbecue sauce
Handy Tips for Pressure Cooker Perfection
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Trim excess fat for leaner ribs
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Refrigerate seasoned ribs 1-2 hours before cooking
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Quick release pressure and add time if undercooked
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Add barbecue sauce after cooking if desired
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Broil sauced ribs to caramelize sugars
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Make ahead and reheat on the grill
Serving Up Delicious Pressure Cooked Ribs
Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs for Dinner
Since these Instant Pot ribs are boneless they also make an AMAZING Rib Sandwich. Add extra BBQ sauce, pickles, and a big pile of coleslaw to two or three ribs on a big bun. Mouth. Watering.
I hope you give this Boneless Pork Rib Recipe a try in your Instant Pot!
Keeping Your Ribs Tender
When shopping for country-style ribs, make sure they are boneless and have a little marbling or fat on them. Those are the ones that will cook up “fall-apart tender”. No matter how you cook them, the ones that look light pink and have no fat can dry out.
Instant Pot Country Style Ribs with 4 Ingredients!
FAQ
How many minutes to cook pork in a pressure cooker?
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Meat, Poultry
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Cook Time, (minutes)
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Pork or ham, pieces, 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)
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20-23
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Pork ribs, 2 lb (0.9 kg)
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15
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Pork, roast, 3 to 4 lbs. (1.4 to 1.8 kg)
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45-55 (15 mins per pound)
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Turkey breast, boneless, 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)
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20
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How long do you Pressure Cook ribs in Instant Pot?
Pressure Cook Country Style Ribs: Place marinated ribs with the marinade in Instant Pot. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes. Carefully turn the Venting Knob to Venting Position to release the remaining pressure. Open the lid carefully.
How long do you cook pork ribs in a pressure cooker?
To cook pork ribs in a pressure cooker, the cooking time varies depending on the type of ribs you are using. According to **recipes.net**, it takes around **25-30 minutes** of pressure cooking time for
Can you cook ribs under pressure?
Pressure cooking ribs is perfect to give you that juicy, fall-off-the-bone tenderness that everyone loves! No need to slow cook them over a grill all day long. Rib meat is fairly tough, and it takes some cooking time to soften and become tender. Cooking under pressure breaks down those tough fibers in as little as 30-minutes.
Can you put frozen ribs in a pressure cooker?
Yes, you can put frozen ribs directly into the pressure cooker pot. If the ribs are separate, you don’t need to change the cook time at all. For a large block of frozen ribs, add a few minutes to the pressure cooking time. With frozen meat, there’s no need to brown it first.