Whole30 30-Minute Ribs - Made in a pressure cooker

These Whole30 30-Minute Ribs came out absolutely delicious.   This recipe is proof that ribs don't have to be cooked "low and slow" in order to be off-the-bone tender.  By using a pressure cooker instead of my traditional Baked Rib recipe, we were able to sit down to an indulgent rib dinner in under 30 minutes.

30-Minute Keto Ribs

I have already made this recipe twice for Mr. Grumbles.

Crazy, right since making ribs is so time-consuming?

Not anymore!

By simply seasoning a rack of ribs, placing it in my Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker and then placing them under the broiler to get that delicious somewhat burnt BBQ sauce taste, these ribs were the easiest dinner yet.

Seriously...only 30 minutes of time was all it took for a rack of rib dinner.

Don't have a pressure cooker?  No problem!  Use my  Baked BBQ Ribs (Whole30, Keto) ribs recipe that uses the oven instead!

What makes these Whole30 30-Minute Ribs so good?

• limited ingredients
• limited prep time
• limited cooking time
• limited dishes

Now if that isn't a recipe made in heaven, then I don't know what is!

What are the different types of ribs you can use?

Here is some information from King of the Coals.

Baby Back Ribs:

• Baby back ribs are sometimes known as loin back or just back ribs.
• They come from fairly high up on the back of the pig.
• They are actually the same bone that can be found in the bone-in pork rib chops but just doesn’t have the rest of the loin muscle attached.
• Baby back ribs have a slight curvature to them that matches the loin.
• As they’re from around the loin they are quite lean, very meaty and contain little cartilage.

Pork Spare Ribs:

• Spare ribs are found much lower in the pig, nearer to the belly.
• These are also quite large ribs and can extend all the way to the front of the animal.
• As they’re from the belly they tend to be quite fatty.
• This also means they are probably the least meaty out of all the types.
• Spareribs are one of the most common types of pork ribs and despite the low amount of meat, the fat content tends to make them one of the most flavorful.

St. Louis Style Ribs:

• St. Louis Style ribs are actually from the same part of the rib cage as spareribs.
• It’s the preparation and technique used to prepare and cook that makes them special.
• What’s special about St. Louis Style ribs is that they will be a sparerib rack that has been further trimmed.
• They are usually cut off squared and flat to remove the brisket bone, sternum and the flap of meat that hangs over the last rib on the rack.
• This leaves you with a smaller, more manageable and more aesthetically pleasing rack of ribs.
• St. Louis's ribs are therefore quite fatty with little meat, but make a great, flavorful cut.

Do you have to remove the membrane before making these ribs?

I did some research on the web and found that half the sites say to remove it and half say to leave it on.  Most ribs that you buy at your local store may actually have the membrane removed.

I actually have never removed the membrane and have always loved the way my ribs have turned out.

Besides, who wants to take the extra time and energy to do such a task?!

Instructions for this Instant Pot Rib Recipe

• generously season  your ribs with your favourite dry rub
• place the trivet in the instant pot
• add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pressure cooker
• place your ribs in a ring, the meatier side facing out, on the trivet
• close and seal the lid
• set the cooker on "hi" for 15 minutes
• allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes
• remove ribs and place them on a rimmed baking sheet
• slather the ribs with BBQ sauce and place them in the oven on "Broil-Hi" for 5 minutes

Want 30-Minute Keto Ribs even faster?!!

• Allow your ribs to come to room temperature before placing them in the pressure cooker.  Cold meat will require the pressure cooker to take more time to create the necessary pressure needed to cook the ribs
• Add extremely hot water instead of cold water to the pressure cooker as this will get the pressure cooker to create the necessary steam and pressure at a much faster pace.
• While the ribs are cooking, cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil so that the cleanup is a breeze.
• Turn the broiler on as soon as the ribs are out of the pressure cooker so that the oven is VERY hot when you place the ribs in the oven
• Move the top oven rack to about 6 inches below the top of the oven to get the ribs to brown quickly.

What type of BBQ sauce can you use?

For Whole30 and Paleo:

• Smokey Onion Bacon BBQ Sauce (Whole30, Keto)
• White BBQ Sauce (Whole30, Low Carb, Keto)
• Tesseme Organic BBQ Glaze and Marinade
• The New Primal BBQ sauce
• Primal Kitchen BBQ Sauce

For Keto:

• Rufus Teague Slim N Sweet
• Ray's No Sugar Added BBQ Sauce

What can you serve with these quick and easy BBQ ribs?

• The BEST Air Fryer Homemade French Fries (Whole30)
• Quick and Easy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
• Caramelized Oven Roasted Carrots (Whole30)
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onions and Bacon (Whole30, Low Carb, GF)

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These Whole30 30-Minute Ribs came out absolutely delicious.   This recipe is proof that ribs don't have to be cooked "low and slow" in order to be off-the-bone tender.  By using a pressure cooker instead of my traditional Baked Rib recipe, we were able to sit down to an indulgent rib dinner in under 30 minutes.

• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2-2.5 lbs pork ribs, membrane removed
• ¼ cup favourite seasoning blend
• ½ cup BBQ sauce

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Instructions

1. Season both sides of ribs generously
2. Place trivet in Instant Pot (or Ninja Foodie) and stand ribs up around the perimeter with the meatier side facing out.
3. Add 1 cup of water to the pressure cooker
4. Set on "Hi" for 15 minutes.  Allow to release naturally for 5 minutes and then manually release.
5. Once ribs have cooked, transfer them to a lined baking sheet and brush them with the BBQ sauce.
6. Place ribs under the oven broiler on "Hi" for 5 minutes or until starting to brown.

Notes

• Nutritional information does not include any barbecue sauce

• Author: Cat
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Broil: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Meals
• Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker
• Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 374
• Sugar: 0
• Fat: 27.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 0
• Fiber: 0
• Protein: 32.3 g