Name: Instant Pot Ribs On Garlic Mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds (2 racks) of Ribs; 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon of Garlic salt; 1 Tablespoon of seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon of seasoned pepper; 1 Tablespoon of onion powder; 1 teaspoon of Chili powder; Tablespoon of ground mustard; 1 Tablespoon of paprika; 1 Tablespoon of Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon of ground Cumin; 2 cups of Chicken broth; 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar; 2 cups of honey barbecue sauce

If you’ve never had Instant Pot Ribs on garlic mash? You’re in for a real treat. This will be your go-to recipe. They’re so tender and juicy, they just melt in your mouth. The flavors are so good you’ll be craving these ribs, and you can make them in about a fourth of the time it would normally take to get tender, fall off the bone ribs. This will definitely be a favorite! Pair this meal with some delicious, Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.

Why You’ll Love This Garlic Mash and Ribs Recipe

Flavorful Rub Blend: The carefully crafted rub, featuring a mix of brown sugar, garlic salt, seasoned pepper, and more, creates a symphony of flavors, infusing the ribs with richness and depth.
Moist and Tender Cooking Method: Utilizing chicken broth during cooking ensures the ribs remain moist and succulent, guaranteeing a juicy and satisfying bite.
Sweet and Sticky Finish: The finishing touch of honey barbecue sauce adds a delightful sweetness and a sticky glaze, elevating the overall taste and presentation of the dish.

Ingredients for Garlic Ribs

Ribs: High-quality protein source, ribs add rich flavor and succulence to the dish.

For The Rub

Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance flavors and enhances caramelization during cooking.
Garlic Salt: Infuses garlic flavor and enhances overall savory profile.
Seasoned Salt: Elevates savory notes, contributing to a well-seasoned crust.
Seasoned Pepper: Adds depth of flavor with a well-balanced blend of spices.
Onion Powder: Introduces sweet and savory onion essence to the rub.
Chili Powder: Provides a hint of heat, contributing to a dynamic flavor profile.
Ground Mustard: Enhances tanginess and complexity in the rub.
Paprika: Imparts smokiness and a rich red color to the rub.
Italian Seasoning: Offers a harmonious blend of herbs for a well-rounded flavor.
Ground Cumin: Adds warmth and earthiness to the rub.

Cooking Liquids

Chicken Broth: Keeps the ribs moist during cooking, infusing additional flavor.
Red Wine Vinegar: Adds acidity to balance the sweetness of the barbecue sauce.

For Finishing

Honey Barbecue Sauce: Adds a sweet and sticky glaze, enhancing the overall flavor and appearance.

Each ingredient plays a crucial role, from building a flavorful rub to creating a moist cooking environment and finishing with a delectable honey barbecue glaze for the ultimate garlic mash and ribs experience.

How to Make Instant Pot Ribs?

Combine the brown sugar, garlic salt, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, onion powder, chili powder, ground mustard, paprika, Italian seasoning, and cumin, in a small bowl, and stir well to mix.

Make sure the membrane on the underside of the ribs has been removed (if it hasn’t, grab hold of one corner, and pull it the entire length of the ribs – see note).

Season the ribs with the rub on both sides. Add the chicken broth, and red wine vinegar to the Instant pot.

Place the metal trivet in the Instant Pot, and place the ribs on the trivet (see photo). Place the ribs in a circle on the trivet.

Put the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure that the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button, and set the time to 25 minutes.

When the ribs are done, the Instant Pot will beep, and go to the OFF reading.

Let the Instant Pot build, and release the pressure naturally. This will infuse all the flavors, and make the ribs really tender.

Once the Instant Pot reads OFF, make sure the FLOAT VALVE is down, and all the pressure has been released, remove the lid from the Instant Pot, and set aside.

Double line a baking dish with heavy foil, and carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot, into the dish. Brush the barbecue sauce on the slabs of ribs, completely coating them in the sauce.

Place the dish in the oven on BROIL, for about 5 – 6 minutes, or until the ribs have turned golden or caramelized. Remove the ribs, and brush with additional sauce.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

While the ribs are cooking in the Instant Pot, peel 3 – 4 pounds of white potatoes, and cut them in chunks.

Place the potatoes in a large roaster, and cover them with cold water, and about 2 Tablespoons of salt.

Turn the burner on high, and boil the potatoes until done – about 15 – 20 minutes.

When the potatoes are done, pour off all but about 1/4 of the water, and leave the potatoes in the roaster.

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, and add 1 stick of butter, 1 Tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of heavy cream (or half n half) 1 Tablespoon of coarse ground garlic salt, and 1 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper to the potatoes.

Stir well to combine, and keep warm on the lowest setting on the stove, and keep the mashed potatoes covered.

Serve the ribs over the mashed potatoes with garlic toast and a little extra barbecue sauce on the side. Enjoy!

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