Craving tender, fall-off-the-bone Memphis-style ribs without spending hours hovering over a smoker? Your pressure cooker is the secret weapon you need! With its ability to tenderize meats quickly and effectively, a pressure cooker can transform ordinary pork ribs into juicy, flavorful perfection in a fraction of the time. Whether you're a seasoned BBQ enthusiast or a novice home cook, this guide will walk you through the steps to create mouthwatering Memphis-style ribs in your pressure cooker, complete with a tangy, smoky sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.
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PRESSURE COOKER RIBS
Steps:
- Prepare Baby Back Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs with a butter knife and a paper towel.
- Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs: Mix all the dry rub ingredients and rub it all over the baby back ribs. Then, set aside while you prepare other ingredients.
- Pressure Cook Baby Back Ribs: Pour the homemade BBQ sauce into the pressure cooker. Add 2 - 3 drops of liquid smoke into the BBQ sauce. Place the baby back ribs into the BBQ sauce (see tips). *Pro Tip: If your Instant Pot is very sensitive to the "Burn Error", layer the Ketchup & Dijon mustard on top of the Ribs instead of mixing it into the BBQ sauce.Close lid and Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 16 - 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and Full Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.*Pro Tip: Adjust your cooking time according to your preference: 16 minutes (tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (fall off the bone).
- Preheat Oven: While the baby back ribs is cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Set Aside Baby Back Ribs: Carefully place the pressure cooked baby back ribs on a chopping board with kitchen tongs. Cover it with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Filter the Fat (Optional Step): Filter the BBQ sauce with a strainer and remove the fat with an oil separator.
- Reduce BBQ sauce: Place roughly chopped carrots into the BBQ sauce and bring your BBQ sauce to a simmer (Instant Pot: Press Sauté button once, then Adjust button to Saute Less Function).Continue to reduce and thicken the BBQ sauce by simmering until desired thickness (~6 - 8 mins). Occasionally, stir with a wooden spoon. Taste the seasoning of the BBQ sauce. Stir in more brown sugar and additional 1 - 2 drops of liquid smoke if necessary.
- Apply Sauce and Finish in Oven or Grill: Brush the homemade BBQ sauce all over the baby back ribs on all sides including the bones with a silicone basting brush. Place the baby back ribs in the oven on the top rack for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the baby back ribs immediately with more homemade BBQ sauce along with the carrots.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1382 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FAST PRESSURE COOKER RIBS
I make these for a fast freezer meal. Boneless ribs and barbeque sauce are done in 20 minutes. Serve how you want. I put them in separate meals and freeze for later.
Provided by Ryan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rib Recipes
Time 41m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season ribs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place a layer of onion in the bottom of a pressure cooker. Add a layer of ribs. Repeat with remaining onion and ribs.
- Combine barbeque sauce and broth together in a bowl; pour over ribs in the pressure cooker.
- Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Adjust heat until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 25 minutes. Transfer the pressure cooker to the sink; cool the pot with cold water for about 30 seconds to release pressure quickly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1132.8 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
BEST PRESSURE COOKER STICKY BBQ RIBS EVER
It's time to give back to the Allrecipes community for all they have given to me. This recipe is the culmination of learning how to make BBQ ribs for competition, plus learning from my family members who are all pressure cooker experts. The end result, after years of trial and error, will have everybody licking their fingers in complete ecstasy. You can save a few teaspoons of BBQ sauce, throw it into 2 boxes of mac and cheese, and serve the ribs alongside.
Provided by Tony Thor
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour apple cider into an 8-quart multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) to about 1/2 inch below the rack line. Stir in garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Place rack inside and heat the liquid completely; place ribs on rack.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with a roasting rack.
- Pour about 2 cups BBQ sauce into a large cup. Add garlic, brown sugar, and chili sauce. Mix with a hand blender until completely smooth. Combine with the remaining BBQ sauce in a large bowl. Set aside to come to room temperature.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
- Remove ribs carefully and drain cooking liquid. Fully submerge each rib into the BBQ sauce. Place on the roasting rack so they are not touching. Brush extra BBQ sauce on top to make them extra sticky.
- Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is set, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1414.2 mg, Sugar 54 g
PRESSURE-COOKER MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous restaurant, I was inspired to create my own version of tasty dry-rub Memphis ribs. Smoked paprika in the rub mimics the flavor the ribs would get from grilling over hot coals. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and water; brush over ribs. Pour remaining vinegar mixture into a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Mix together next 12 ingredients, reserving half. Sprinkle ribs with half of seasoning blend. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; transfer to pressure cooker. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Remove ribs; skim fat from cooking juices. Using a clean brush, brush ribs generously with skimmed cooking juices; sprinkle with reserved seasoning. Serve ribs with remaining juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
Steps:
- Your ribs may already be trimmed, or you can ask the butcher to trim them. To do it yourself, place the ribs meat-side up on a cutting board. There is a line of fat at the base of the ribs; cut along it to remove the cartilaginous rib tips. Turn the meat over, rib-side up. Cut off the flap of meat on the inside of the ribs. (The reason to remove these pieces is that they will burn, well before the ribs are done. You can season them and grill them over direct heat for about 15 minutes, turning once. They are delicious.) With the rib-side up, finesse a sharp knife under the tough membrane that covers the bones. Working from one rib to the next, pull the membrane off the rib. (For a better grip, grab the membrane with a paper towel.) The membrane may tear and you may have to start over, but be patient - removing the membrane allows the spices and smoke to penetrate the ribs, and makes the ribs much more attractive and easy to eat.
- In a shallow, non-reactive pan large enough to hold the ribs, mix together 1 cup cider vinegar, 1 cup cider, garlic, bay leaves, 2 tablespoons hot sauce and the salt. Put the ribs in this marinade, turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 16 hours, turning once during this time.
- Remove the ribs from the pan 2 hours before you are going to grill and pat dry. Discard the marinade. Sprinkle the ribs all over with 1/2 cup of the rub, patting it on with your fingers. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1/2 hour before grilling.
- Mix the remaining 3/4 cup cider vinegar, 3/4 cup cider, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. You will apply this mixture to the ribs once every hour or so with a spray bottle, a barbecue mop, a pastry brush or a long-handled spoon.
- Soak about 3 cups of wood chips (hickory, oak or apple) for at least 1/2 hour in cold water.
- Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for indirect grilling over low heat. Drain and add 1 cup of the wood chips.
- Grill the ribs, covered, until they are crispy, and the meat has pulled back from the bone, 3 to 4 hours, depending on the heat of your grill. Spray or baste the ribs with the vinegar-cider mixture every hour, and turn them once during grilling. Don't forget to add more wood chips--and, if using charcoal, more coals--as needed (check every hour or so). You should have enough soaked wood chips for about 3 hours of cooking time; if your ribs take longer, you will need to soak more chips.
- If the ribs are done before you are ready to eat, wrap them in heavy-duty aluminum foil and leave them over very low, indirect heat for up to 1 hour.
- Remove the ribs from the grill, spray or baste with any remaining basting liquid, and sprinkle with the remaining the 1/4 cup of rub. Serve as is, or with Vinegar Sauce.
- Mix together all of the ingredients in an airtight container and store at room temperature. The rub will keep for several months.
- Yield: about 1 cup, enough for 8 pounds of Memphis-Style Ribs.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
SLOW-COOKER MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, I was inspired to create a slow-cooked version of tasty dry-rub Memphis ribs. Smoked paprika in the rub mimics the flavor that the ribs would get from being grilled over hot coals. -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and water; brush over ribs. Pour remaining vinegar mixture into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Mix together remaining ingredients, reserving half. Sprinkle ribs with half the seasoning blend; reserve the other half. Cut the ribs into serving-sized pieces; transfer to slow cooker. , Cook, covered, on low until tender, 5-6 hours. Remove ribs; skim fat from cooking juices. Using a clean brush, brush ribs generously with skimmed cooking juices; sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. Serve ribs with remaining juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Look for meaty ribs with good marbling. Avoid ribs that are thin or have a lot of bone.
- Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim off any excess fat.
- Season the ribs well: Use a rub made from a variety of spices and herbs to give the ribs flavor.
- Cook the ribs at high pressure for a short amount of time: This will help to tenderize the ribs without overcooking them.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Pressure cooker Memphis-style ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfect every time.
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