This Instant Pot St Louis Ribs Recipe was for sure a winner. Dinner was done in a little over super quick for 2 full racks of ribs. My spare ribs went into the pot.
I added in a apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke and a few other ingredients. Then, let them naturally release and when I removed the ribs they were fall off the bone good!
Pressure cooking makes life so much easier! I have also used this same recipe with baby back ribs. Its a versitile recipe and doesn’t only have to be used with St. Louis Style Ribs.

How Many Ribs Fit In The Instant Pot?
I have fit 2 slabs of ribs and honestly think I could have fit a 3rd smaller slab. The pot is pretty roomy so the key to adding more than 1 slab of Instant Pot Spare Ribs is to roll them so that they fit.

Spare Ribs In The Instant Pot
When you hear the pot beep, remove them immediately. Now you can add them to a baking sheet. First, put on a little brown sugar bbq sauce. I let them cook for about 15 minutes, or less under the broiler to allow the sauce to soak in some.
You can also adjust the time down to about 25 minutes because you are going to broil at the end.
This was my first time using my Instant Pot to make ribs. And other than throwing them on the grill in summer instead of the oven, and cutting the time when I do that, I probably will never cook them any other way again.
They stayed moist and fell right off the bone! And 30 Minutes, you can’t beat that, especially for Beer Braised Instant Pot St Louis Ribs.

What can I Pair Instant Pot St Louis Ribs with?
These St Louis style ribs in the instant pot can be paired with Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese, one of my favorites Macaroni and Cheese Recipe with Ranch or this Instant Pot Potato Salad.
Really anything goes great with these ribs. I like to also have corn on the cob with my ribs.

Beer Braised Instant Pot 30 Minute St. Louis Style Spare Ribs
30 minutes, you can't beat that, especially for Beer Braised Instant Pot 30 Minute St. Louis Style Spare Ribs.
Ingredients
- 1 Slab of St Louis Ribs
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbs liquid smoke
- 1 cup of your favorite beer, any brand
- 1/4 cup of Apple cider vinegar
- 1 c your favorite bbq sauce, I like Sweet Baby Rays
Instructions
- Mix garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub on your ribs, you may add more to taste.
- Place the trivet into the bottom of your Instant Pot.
- Kind of roll the ribs so that they fit, and add them to the pot.
- Pour in all of the liquid.
- Lock-on the lid and close the pressure valve.
- Cook high pressure for 30 minutes and quick release.
- Remove ribs from the pot onto a baking sheet, cover in the bbq sauce, and broil for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
3-4 ribsAmount Per Serving Calories 189Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 9mgSodium 1490mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 1gSugar 23gProtein 3g
Susie
Sunday 22nd of September 2019
These are truly the best instant pot ribs on the internet! I've tried a lot of recipes, believe me. My family can't rave enough. I put 2 pork babyback racks in my PPCXL, 6 qt. for 23 minutes, no trivet.. They weighed 2.88 lbs and 2.86 lbs. It's similar to an InstantPot. Meat setting. Thanks!
Jamela Porter
Sunday 22nd of September 2019
You’re welcome
Joni
Saturday 11th of May 2019
Just made these and delicious. Did leave them on high for 45 minutes as I like them to be close to falling on the bones.
WGV
Friday 12th of April 2019
Some of these questions are making my eyes roll up permanently. OMG!
Schnitz
Wednesday 27th of March 2019
I don't have a high setting on my new Multicooker. 'Spode I should just press meat button & reduce time to an hour, release pressure & stop at about 30 mins?
Megan
Tuesday 25th of September 2018
Does they bbq sauce go in the pot or is it for basting before you broil them
Jamela Porter
Sunday 14th of October 2018
For basting them