Enjoy a mouth-watering dish of tender and flavorful BBQ rib tips made in the Instant Pot. This recipe guarantees fall-off-the-bone meat with a smoky and tangy barbecue sauce. It's the perfect recipe for a summer BBQ or a cozy family dinner. With simple ingredients and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you'll have a delectable meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of pork rib tips
- 1 cup of BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of mustard
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Season the rib tips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté function and add some oil.
- Once the Instant Pot is hot, sear the rib tips on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the Instant Pot and stir well.
- Add the rib tips back into the Instant Pot and make sure they are coated with the sauce.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to the meat/stew function for 25 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes. Then carefully open the lid.
- Remove the rib tips from the Instant Pot and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat your broiler on high.
- Brush the rib tips with additional BBQ sauce from the Instant Pot.
- Broil the rib tips for 3-5 minutes, until they are slightly charred and caramelized.
- Serve the BBQ rib tips hot with extra sauce on the side.
Interesting Facts
Rib tips are cut from the lower end of spare ribs and have a higher ratio of meat to bone, making them incredibly flavorful.
The Instant Pot pressure cooking technique allows for tender and juicy rib tips in a fraction of the time compared to traditional cooking methods.
Customize the BBQ sauce by adding your favorite spices or replacing ingredients to suit your taste.