Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
It's easy to make this recipe for Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs. It also includes a delicious low-carb homemade BBQ sauce with a paleo version.
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It is super simple to make saucy, tender, juicy ribs in the Instant Pot and without a grill or the mess.
These ribs are country-style, boneless and you can eat them with a fork. But if you're like my teenage son, then you still eat them with your hands and get sauce all over your face, lol.
The recipe includes my favorite homemade low carb BBQ sauce recipe, but you can use a store bought low carb BBQ sauce if you prefer also.
These were even easier to make and much faster than my slow cooker recipe for ribs.
I made an easy-to-follow recipe video below.
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Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs country style boneless pork ribs
- 1 ½ cup beef broth
Dry Rub
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Low Carb Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses, optional
- 2 tablespoon erythritol granular sweetener, or 2 tablespoon coconut sugar for paleo option
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
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Directions:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add butter and melt. Add tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, erythritol sweetener, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Stir until blended. Remove from heat and set the barbecue sauce aside.
- Add beef broth to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place the steamer rack (trivet) into the pot.
- In a small bowl combine the dry rub spices; sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir to blend.
- Place the ribs in a large bowl. Add dry rub and toss to coat ribs in spice mixture.
- Stack the ribs on top of the steamer rack in the pot.
- Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the ribs and save the remaining half of the sauce for brushing on the ribs after cooking later.
- Close & lock the Instant Pot lid and flip the steam release handle to the Sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the cooking time for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Once cook time is complete, let the pressure release Naturally ( press cancel and leave the pot alone for about 20 minutes or until the pin on the lid drops).
- Open the lid and carefully lift out the trivet & ribs. Transfer ribs to a serving plate and brush the ribs with the reserved bbq sauce and serve.
Nutritional Data: (includes sauce) Yield 5 servings, Serving Size: ⅓ lb ribs with sauce (about 2 ribs), Amounts per serving- Cal: 395, Carbs: g, Net Carbs: 7g, Fiber:1g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Protein: 36g, Sugars: 4g.
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Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lb country style boneless pork ribs
- 1½ cup beef broth
Dry Rub
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Low Carb Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup no sugar added tomato sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses *optional
- 2 tablespoon erythritol granular sweetener or 2 tablespoon coconut sugar for paleo option
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add butter and melt. Add tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, erythritol sweetener, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Stir until blended. Remove from heat and set the barbecue sauce aside.
- Add beef broth to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place the steamer rack (trivet) into the pot.
- In a small bowl combine the dry rub spices; sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir to blend.
- Place the ribs in a large bowl. Add dry rub and toss to coat ribs in spice mixture.
- Stack the ribs on top of the steamer rack in the pot.
- Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the ribs and save the remaining half of the sauce for brushing on the ribs after cooking later.
- Close & lock the Instant Pot lid and flip the steam release handle to the Sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the cooking time for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Once cook time is complete, let the pressure release Naturally ( press cancel and leave the pot alone for about 20 minutes or until the pin on the lid drops).
- Open the lid and carefully lift out the trivet & ribs. Transfer ribs to a serving plate and brush the ribs with the reserved bbq sauce and serve.
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Hannah says
I baked country ribs in the oven, and they were still tough after baking for 3 hours! I was using your recipe for the BBQ sauce, so I decided to try transferring the ribs and juices to the instant pot for 15 minutes with 15 minutes of natural pressure release. Like magic, the ribs tenderized and the dish was a huge hit with my family. Thank you for saving the day!
Stacey says
Hannah, I'm so glad it saved the ribs. I find that using the IP is easier than baking the ribs and you can always put them in the broiler for a couple of minutes after pressure cooking to brown if you want to.
jma says
This recipe was so good! I've made country ribs in the instant pot before, but they did not come out this tender! Unfortunately I did not have all the ingredients to make your BBQ sauce, but I am looking forward to it next time. I used the sugar free sauce I already at home. I just ate some leftovers and they are still as good as the day I made them. Thank you!
Stacey says
Thank you,Jma, for trying the recipe and for your kind words.
JJ says
I used half tsp of salt and it's perfect! This recipe is awesome! It's not too complicated and very flavorful. I love it!
Nicole says
This is the second time I've made this recipe with minimal substitutions based on what I had on hand and it's so good! The meat is fall apart tender, incredibly flavorable, and the BBQ sauce is a quick & delicious addition. I saved all the beef broth goodness in my instant pot for a some soup or stew.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Nicole, for trying the recipe & for your kind words and tips.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Nicole, for trying the recipe & for your kind words and tips.
Alicia Dove says
Good evening, this looks so easy and good but I am looking for clarification...your video says to cook for 45 min but the printed version says 30-35 minutes. Can you please let know which cooking time is correct? Thank you.
Stacey says
It is 30 to 35 minutes. The older video has a typo.
Jennifer Fisher says
Looks so yummy, can't wait to try this -- thanks for sharing your tips!
Jayson says
We tried this recipe last night (just the rub as we had some BBQ sausce already). It was amazing!! The times were perfect, the meat was tender/fall apart and very flavorful. Excellent job on the recipe, we loved it.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Jayson, for trying the recipe & your very kind words. I really appreciate the support and encouragement 🙂
Brenna says
Oh wow! This is my first visit to your site, and it won't be the last! These ribs! Secret time: Despite years of cooking, I never made ribs ( my family never did, so I didn't either . . . until now). I followed your recipe to the letter - delightful and super easy. Thank you for a marvelous road map and scrumptious food for days to come!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Brenna, for trying the recipe & for your very kind words. That made my week 🙂
Red says
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe. I seldom cook but craved for ribs, which I just usually order. Since restaurants are closed/limited capacity, I tried to cook at home and followed your recipe. I can't believe it tastes really good! Restaurant-quality! Cravings satisfied and your recipe is now part of my collection. I can't imagine how much will I save from ordering versus cooking one of my favorite food!
Stacey says
Hi Red, Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for your very kind words 🙂
Brenna says
Hey Jayson: Try the sauce next time - it's fabulous! 😉
Tsancyi Lynch says
What is I don't have the trivet?
Stacey says
You can use a steamer basket if you don't have the rack or trivet that comes with the Instant Pot.
Sherry says
Or you can ball up some aluminum foil and pile it high enough to keep meat from laying in broth. Also a foil pie or cake pan turned upside down with holes poked into it. Both work like a charm!
Stacey says
Great Tips, Sherry, thank you for sharing your IP expertise 🙂
RJ says
Just wanted to say this recipe was Total Win. Just recently started getting into Instantpot cooking; had a pack of pork ribs and no idea what to do with em. Found this recipe and bam. Definitely will make em this way again. *thumbs up*
Stacey says
Thank you so much, RJ, for trying the recipe and your very kind words 🙂
Stacey says
This recipe is for 2 lbs of ribs and I have 3.5 pounds. Should I just increase all the ingredients by 1 1/2? And how much extra time should I do to accommodate the extra 1 1/2 pounds? So excited to try these tomorrow!
Stacey says
Hi Stacey, I don't think you would have to increase any sauce ingredients or the amount of liquid in the IP. You would possibly need to increase the rub seasonings by 1 to 1 1/2. The time might need to be increased by a couple of minutes more. I would try adding 2 or 3 minutes to the cooking time.
Jamie says
Hi! I was all set to make these when I realized I had no tomato sauce for the bbq. I subbed the tomato sauce, molasses, and sweetener with half a cup of G Hughes’ sugar free ketchup mixed with half cup of water. The bbq sauce was amazing!!
Thanks for a great meal!
Stacey says
Thank you, Jamie, for trying the recipe & sharing your sauce substitution. Very creative 🙂
Katrina McDonald says
Could you make this with bone-in ribs? Looks amazing!
Stacey says
Yes, you can, just make sure they fit in your Instant Pot (baby back ribs fit well). Stand them on end on the trivet, and bend them around in the pot a circle.
Shalon says
These were amazing! I didn’t use all of the BBQ sauce and saved it to use on chicken thighs. Can’t wait to try it!
Stacey says
Thank you, Shalon, for trying the recipe and for your kind words!
Martha says
Delicious! My brother who is only a strict keto diet loved it. It fell off the bone and was enjoyed by all. Thanks for the recipe and helping me learn another way to use my instant pot.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Martha, for trying the recipe and for your kind comments.
Kristie says
Thank you for such a fantastic low-carb BBQ sauce recipe. Can you please break out the carb count just for the sauce? Maybe put it as a separate sauce recipe on your site? Because I'd pretty much like to put it on everything I grill and it deserves to stand alone as a recipe. I've made several other low carb BBQ sauce recipes that were not very good, and even got thrown out, but this is a keeper as it tastes like "normal" BBQ sauce:) I did add the teaspoon of molasses - maybe that's what made it taste authentic. For the keto police out there, one teaspoon of molasses adds less than 5 carbs to the overall recipe, and it has iron and a bunch of other trace minerals in it.
Stacey says
Thank you, Kristie. I will do that. Lol, on the "keto police" 🙂
Cal says
Stacey,
I made these for my wife and I tonight. I loved the ribs and your recipe. So easy and some of the best I've ever had.
I will be trying some more of your recipes. Keep up the great work.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Cal, for trying the recipe and for your very kind words 🙂
P says
Thanks so much. This is a great answer to cooking ribs. Its 95 degrees outside now. Too hot to be at the grill all day and the a/c is working overtime inside so the oven was not an option either.
Stacey says
It is still cold where I live. I'm still waiting for the warm weather here.
Kayla says
Can I make this in a Slow Cooker?
Stacey says
Kayla, a slower version is here: https://beautyandthefoodie.com/crock-pot-pork-ribs-killer-barbecue-sauce/
Mandy D says
Why beef broth instead of water since the meat is above the liquid?
Stacey says
Mandy, you can use water. I used both because it adds a bit of flavor.
Dana Fowler says
Hi. The recipe looks delicious. I have the boneless country style ribs, but they are frozen. Could you cook them in the IP from frozen, and if so, how much longer do you think I would need? Any other changes that I need to make besides cooking time?
Thanks!
Stacey says
Dana, you can do frozen as well. I would try adding 5 to 6 minutes to the cook time.
Terri Blackman says
These are so good. Have made at least 2 or 3 times now, with no tweaking needed.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Terri, for trying the recipe and your kind words. So thrilled you are enjoying them.
Sam says
Can I make it without the sauce? Can I use bone spareribs? Thanks.
Stacey says
Yes, you make without the sauce, but not without the broth (IP needs the liquid). You can use the bone-in ribs as well as long as they fit in the pot (baby-back, most likely will fit). I usually put them upright and bend in a circle on the rack. You may want to add 3 to 5 extra minutes to the cook time for bone-in.
bill says
Video is nowhere to be found but I can see everything else.
Stacey says
The video should be at the top of the post, it might take a little time to load & it should also be playing in the bottom right-hand corner on desktop.
Lynn says
I can't wait to try this, however I think I will use my no sugar added bbq sauce (G Hughes) because I have always heard that Worcestershire sauce was not keto friendly and I would be surprised if molasses was either.
Stacey says
Lynn, Those ingredients are optional.
Barb says
Worcestershire also isn't Gluten Free.
Stacey says
There are some GF brands of Worcestershire sauce.
Diana says
Looks fabulous! I don’t have liquid smoke. Is there a replacement or do I really need the sauce?
Stacey says
Hi Diana, I'm not sure if there is anything I know of that is quite similar to liquid smoke.
Cristina Curp says
These looks so good! Can't wait to get my pressure back!!! These are the first on list!
Stacey says
Thank you, Cristina, did your IP need repairing?
ChihYu says
That sauce looks so amazing !! You are the queen of instant pot recipes !
Stacey says
Thank you, ChihYu 😉
Darryl Edwards says
This looks so delicious, I don't have ribs anywhere near enough.
Stacey says
Thank you, Darryl 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Yes please!!! I am all about the sauce with ribs and these look so yummy! I LOVE that you cook them in the IP.
Stacey says
Thank you, Emily. I have been really enjoying my IP's.
Katja says
I love that you make these in the IP. I really need to use mine more. And that sauce!!! YUM!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Katja 🙂
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
BBQ anything, especially with dry rub is divine!
Stacey says
Yes! Thank you, Melissa 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
The last time I made ribs, it took forever, but what a great idea to use the Instant Pot!
Stacey says
I know, Kari, I usually make them in the slow cooker and it does take awhile!
Jean says
I can't ever say no to ribs and I love that you made yours in the Instant Pot! That sauce is calling my name.
Stacey says
Thank you, Jean. You will love the sauce!
Tessa Simpson says
nest time ribs are on sale, I know what I am having!! IP's totally make the best ribs!!!
Stacey says
They have been really inexpensive lately!
Georgie says
That low carb barbecue sauce sounds crazy good! I love liquid smoke it adds so much flavour to a dish! <3
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Georgie 🙂
Megan Stevens says
These totally look like dinner! Your BBQ sauce and that smoked paprika, the fall apart meat and quick cooking process... definitely need to make this for my family!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Megan 🙂