INSTANT POT COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS

INSTANT POT COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
By Kitchendreaming.com

·         3 pounds country style pork ribs

·         2 tablespoons Sweet BBQ Dry Rub (1/4 c brown sugar, I Tbsp coarse sea salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground dry mustard, 1/2 tsp cayenne. Mix and store in airtight container for up to 6 months). 

·         1/2 cup water or beef stock

·         1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce, divided 

1.       Sprinkle the ribs evenly with the barbecue dry rub.

2.       Optional: quickly brown the ribs on all sides using the saute setting and 1 tbsp of oil. Brown the ribs in two batches. 

3.       Pour the 1/2 cup water (or beef stock) and 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce into the base of the pressure cooker pot, stirring to combine.

4.       Add the ribs in a single layer around the bottom of the pot.

5.       Cover with the lid and lock into place. Be sure the quick release valve is in the pressure position. Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. 

6.       Allow the pressure release naturally, about 15 -20 minutes.

7.       Optional: Remove the ribs to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Baste the ribs with extra   barbecue sauce and caramelize under the broiler of the oven for about 5-minutes.

8.       Serve with additional BBQ sauce, fresh steamed vegetables, and your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta to sop up the sauce!