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Keto Instant Pot Country-Style Ribs Recipe

Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

This easy Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs recipe yields tender, juicy, fork‑friendly ribs with a flavorful low‑carb BBQ sauce. A paleo version of the sauce is included.

Instant Pot Country Style Ribs in bbq sauce

These are boneless country‑style ribs cooked in the Instant Pot for a quick, less‑mess alternative to grilling or slow cooking. They come out saucy and falling‑apart tender, and the recipe includes a homemade low‑carb barbecue sauce (with a paleo swap option).

Instant Pot ribs
brushing sauce on ribs

Instant Pot Country Style Ribs- Low Carb & Paleo

Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb country style boneless pork ribs
  • 1½ cup beef broth

Dry Rub

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Low‑Carb Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 cup no‑sugar‑added tomato sauce
  • 1½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon erythritol granular sweetener (or 2 tbsp coconut sugar for paleo)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Directions:

  1. Make the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, molasses (if using), erythritol (or coconut sugar), garlic powder, sea salt, and onion powder. Heat until blended, then remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Pour beef broth into the Instant Pot inner pot and place the steamer rack (trivet) inside.
  3. Mix the dry rub: In a small bowl combine sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne. Stir to combine.
  4. Place the ribs in a large bowl, add the dry rub, and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Stack the ribs on the trivet in the Instant Pot.
  6. Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the ribs, reserving the other half for brushing after cooking.
  7. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid. Set the steam release to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the time for 30–35 minutes.
  8. When the cook time finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 20 minutes (do not force release). Once the pin drops, open the lid.
  9. Carefully lift out the trivet and ribs. Transfer the ribs to a serving plate and brush with the reserved barbecue sauce. Serve hot.

Nutritional Data: Yield 5 servings. Serving Size: ⅓ lb ribs with sauce (about 2 ribs). Per serving: Calories 395, Total Carbs 8 g, Net Carbs 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Protein 36 g, Sugars 4 g. (Estimates based on ingredients used.)

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Instant Pot Country Style Ribs- Low Carb & Paleo

Keto Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

Simple to make, low carb, paleo option, and gluten‑free. Includes video instructions.
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Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Natural Release: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 lb country style boneless pork ribs
  • 1½ cup beef broth

Dry Rub

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Low Carb Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 cup no‑sugar‑added tomato sauce
  • 1½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon erythritol (or 2 tbsp coconut sugar for paleo)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire, molasses (if using), erythritol (or coconut sugar), garlic powder, sea salt, and onion powder. Stir to combine, then remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Add beef broth to the Instant Pot inner pot and place the steamer rack (trivet) inside.
  3. Combine the dry rub spices in a small bowl and mix well.
  4. Toss the ribs with the dry rub until evenly coated.
  5. Stack the ribs on the trivet in the pot.
  6. Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the ribs and reserve the rest for brushing after cooking.
  7. Close and lock the lid; set steam release to Sealing. Pressure Cook (High) for 30–35 minutes.
  8. When finished, allow a natural pressure release for about 20 minutes, then open the lid.
  9. Carefully lift out the ribs, transfer to a serving plate, brush with reserved sauce, and serve.

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Notes

*All nutritional data are estimates based on the products used.

Yield: 5 servings. Serving Size: ⅓ lb (about 2 ribs) with ⅕ of the sauce. Net Carbs: 7 g per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 395 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 36 g
Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 4 g
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Instant Pot Country Style Ribs- Low Carb & Paleo

A spicy low carb rib rub to try:

Sweet Heat BBQ Spice Rub (recipe credit: Trina Krug).