Description
Fall off the bone tender spare ribs that seem like a lot of effort but are actually super easy and hands off.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 pounds beef spare ribs
- 1 Tbsp canola, vegetable or olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Optional: 2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Cut the ribs into 4 or more smaller sections so that they will fit inside the Instant Pot. Rub the seasonings on the ribs.
- Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the oil. Brown the meaty side of each of the ribs for 3 minutes.
- Remove the ribs with tongs and set on a plate or cutting board. Deglaze the pot with the beef broth. Add in the tomato paste and the vinegar. Place a trivet* in the Instant Pot and then place the ribs on top of the trivet (we lined ours up side by side, like books on a shelf).
- Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 40 minutes.
- Allow enough time for a full natural pressure release. When the pin drops, open the pot and remove the ribs with tongs. Set aside.
- If you want, make a gravy with the juices that remain in the pot. Turn the pot to the saute setting. In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp of cold water with 2 Tbsp of cornstarch until smooth. Whisk the mixture into the pot until the sauce thickens.
- Serve ribs with gravy.
Notes
I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*.
This recipe is GLUTEN-FREE! Just check your broth to be sure it does not contain gluten.
- Category: Beef
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American