This Instant Pot Country Style Ribs recipe makes juicy, tender meat and tasty gravy right in the instant pot. You’ll love how easy it is to cook ribs in the pressure cooker.
Prep pressure cooker by pouring in a cup of water.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder onto both sides of the pork ribs. Rub in the seasonings to coat the meat completely.
Add ribs to pressure cooker. Close lid and seal valve. Press pressure cook button and set to 15 minutes on high pressure.
When done, first naturally release the steam for 10 minutes. Then, carefully quick release the steam.
Open the lid. You can remove the ribs with tongs and place on a serving platter or plate.
Press “cancel” on the pressure cooker. Add corn starch to the water in the pot and mix until combined. Then press the sauté button. As soon as the liquid starts bubbling, whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes or until you reach your desired consistency. Add salt to taste if needed.
Press “cancel” again and pour gravy out into bowl or gravy boat. Serve with pork ribs.
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Notes
Don’t forget to pour a cup of water into pressure cooker first
Season the meat liberally, as some of the seasoning will end up in the water at the bottom of the instant pot
You can use a trivet or place ribs directly into water
Once you add the cornstarch, whisk the liquid constantly until you get a thick gravy