Question 1

How long to cook ribs in the Instant Pot?

Accepted Answer

The cooking time is reduced a lot, you cook them on high pressure for 25-30 minutes with a Natural Release of 15 minutes. If you take into consideration the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure, cook, and broil the ribs, it takes about 90 minutes to make fall-off-the-bone ribs from scratch.

Question 2

How to remove the membrane from ribs?

Accepted Answer

In some cases, you might end up buying ribs that have white, shiny membrane connective tissue on the back (bone side).  If you notice the membrane, then follow these steps to quickly and easily remove it: Ensure the ribs are facing down (meaty part down).  Then, slide your fingers under the membrane and rip it off. Also, you could use a knife instead. At one end of the rack, slide a knife under the membrane and over a bone. Use a paper towel to grab the edge of the membrane and pull it off.

Question 3

Can you cook frozen ribs in the instant pot?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is the beauty of a pressure cooker as you can use meat right from your freezer. The only difference between cooking fresh or frozen ribs will be the cooking time. For frozen ones, add 15-20 minutes to the cooking time. Follow the same instructions as in the recipe card below.

Question 4

How much liquid do I need to cook ribs in the instant pot?

Accepted Answer

For a 6 quart Instant Pot, about 1 cup is the minimum liquid amount, and about 1 1/2 cups for Instance Pot DUO, unless you're cooking something that will absorb water. For this recipe, I use two cups of apple juice and a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar. Just make sure you do not go over the Max Fill line on your instant pot.

Question 5

Why are my instant pot ribs tough?

Accepted Answer

Besides overcooking your ribs, undercooking them can also be a problem. If they are chewy or tough, they probably need to cook a little bit longer. Try putting them back into the pot and give them another five minutes with a natural release. Another reason they may be tough is if you did not remove the membrane. Be sure to remove it before cooking so it is more tender.

Question 6

Are ribs better cooked in the oven or instant pot?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, pressure-cooking ribs make them so much more tender and delicious, it is hands-down the favorite. It is also good because you do not have to heat the house by having the oven on for several hours. Instead, just cook them in the instant pot and then broil them for just a few minutes to get that crusty coating.

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