Easy 5-Ingredient Ribs: Tender, Juicy, and Packed with Flavour
Satisfy your cravings for fall-off-the-bone ribs with this simple and delicious recipe requiring just five ingredients. With the Instant Pot, these ribs come out perfectly tender and flavourful in a fraction of the time, making them an ideal option for a quick and easy dinner or weekend gathering. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavour – these ribs are the ultimate no-fuss recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste.
The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity: a blend of your favourite barbecue sauce, a hint of seasoning, and a quick cook in the Instant Pot to lock in all the flavours. The ribs become juicy and tender as they cook, allowing the seasonings to permeate every bite. After cooking, a quick finish in the oven or under the grill gives them a caramelised, sticky glaze that’s irresistible.
Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or game day snacks, these 5-ingredient ribs are sure to become a favourite in your recipe collection. Serve with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or potato salad for a complete meal that’s sure to impress – without spending hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
30 minutes
Product:
Instant Pot Multi Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 130 g tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp chipotle paste
- 60 ml water
- 85 ml honey
- 70 ml light soy sauce
- 2 kg pork ribs
Instructions
- Make the marinade by mixing together the tomato sauce, chipotle, water, honey and soy. Toss the ribs in the marinade, then place into the inner pot.
- Secure the lid, and select pressure cook. Set the time to 25 minutes, and leave the Instant Pot to do all the work for you.
- When the cooking program finishes, perform a quick pressure release and either get ready for the grilling step, or leave the ribs in the Instant Pot on Keep Warm until you are ready to grill.
- Using either a gas or coal BBQ or your Air Fryer (on the grill function), cook the ribs until slightly charred and crisp, then serve immediately