Craving melt-in-your-mouth beef ribs that are bursting with flavor? Look no further than this pressure cooker recipe! This method delivers incredibly tender ribs in a fraction of the time it takes traditional slow cooker or oven methods. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend gatherings, this pressure cooker beef ribs recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
Why Pressure Cooker Beef Ribs?
Pressure cookers are fantastic kitchen tools that can revolutionize how you cook. By trapping steam and creating a high-pressure environment, pressure cookers significantly reduce cooking times. This translates to perfectly tender beef ribs in a fraction of the usual time, without sacrificing flavor or moisture.
Ingredients:
3 pounds beef ribs (cut into 2-3 inch sections)
Directions:
1. Prep the Ribs: Pat the beef ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt on all sides.
2. Sear the Ribs (Optional): Heat olive oil on high pressure in your pressure cooker. Sear the ribs in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, just to brown. This step adds a nice caramelized flavor to the final dish, but it’s not essential.
3. Deglaze the Pot: After searing the ribs (or if skipping that step), add the chopped onion to the pressure cooker pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This deglazing step helps to release any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom and adds depth to the sauce.
4. Add the Remaining Ingredients: Add the garlic, diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pressure cooker pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5. Pressure Cook the Ribs: Nestle the beef ribs in the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Close the pressure cooker lid and ensure the pressure valve is set to “seal.” Pressure cook on high pressure for 75 minutes.
6. Natural Pressure Release: Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. This allows the pressure to slowly release from the cooker for safety reasons.
7. Quick Pressure Release (Optional): After the natural pressure release, you can carefully release any remaining pressure manually using the pressure release valve. Be very careful of hot steam escaping during this process.
8. Serve: Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and transfer them to a serving platter. Thicken the cooking liquid in the pressure cooker pot by simmering on high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until it reduces to a desired consistency. Spoon the sauce over the ribs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving): (Please note that these are approximate values and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.)
Calories: 550
Conclusion:
This pressure cooker beef ribs recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The combination of perfectly tender ribs with a rich and flavorful sauce is simply divine. Plus, the convenience of the pressure cooker makes this recipe ideal for busy weeknights or any occasion. So ditch the slow cooker and embrace the power of the pressure cooker – you won’t regret it!
FAQs:
1. What kind of beef ribs should I use? For this recipe, you can use any type of beef ribs you prefer, such as back ribs, short ribs, or baby back ribs. Just be sure to cut them into 2-3 inch sections for even cooking.
