Description
Succulent Instant Pot Short Ribs deliver rich, mouthwatering flavors that melt in your palate with tender, perfectly braised beef. Rich marinades and precise cooking techniques create a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) short ribs
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Aromatics and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, thick sliced
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2–3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) bourbon
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef stock
Thickener:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the short ribs by thoroughly rinsing under cold water, then meticulously pat dry with paper towels. Generously season all surfaces with salt, ensuring even coverage.
- Activate the Instant Pot on high sauté mode and heat oil until shimmering. Carefully brown ribs in multiple batches, creating a rich caramelized exterior for approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Sauté chopped onions in the remaining pot drippings until translucent and fragrant. Deglaze with bourbon, scraping up all flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Incorporate aromatic spices, vinegar, minced garlic, and fresh thyme into the liquid. Nestle seared ribs back into the pot and pour in beef stock to cover.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook at high intensity for 45 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes after cooking cycle completes.
- Carefully remove tender ribs from cooking liquid. Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry, then stir into sauce to achieve desired thickness.
- Gently return ribs to the glossy, reduced sauce. For optimal flavor development, consider letting the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving or refrigerating to easily remove excess fat later.
Notes
- Select high-quality, well-marbled short ribs for maximum tenderness and rich flavor.
- Pat ribs extremely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect searing and caramelization.
- Use bone-in short ribs for deeper, more complex meat flavor and better texture.
- Allow meat to rest after cooking to help redistribute juices and maintain incredible moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg