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BBQuick ribs deliver fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs in a fraction of the usual time, thanks to the pressure cooker. A hard sear first, then a short stint under full pressure, and the ribs come out tender enough to baste with BBQ sauce and eat with your hands. Even without a pressure cooker, the foil-roast method gets you there in about ninety minutes.
Pro Tips
- Sear the rib sections in batches until deeply browned before adding water — crowding the pot steams the meat and costs you the flavor that makes these ribs great.
- Let the pressure drop naturally instead of quick-releasing. The ribs keep gently cooking in that time and stay tender instead of tightening up.
- Add the BBQ sauce after cooking, never before. Sauces with any sweetness will scorch under pressure and taste burnt.
- For the oven method, wrap the rack tightly in foil so the steam stays locked in; a loose wrap lets the ribs dry out before they tenderize.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do these pressure cooker ribs take start to finish?
About 35-40 minutes including searing and the natural pressure release — roughly a third of the time of a traditional low-and-slow rib roast.
Can I use baby back ribs instead of spare ribs?
Yes, but baby backs are leaner and smaller, so reduce the pressure cooking time by a couple of minutes so they don't dry out.
How should I store leftover ribs?
Refrigderate the cooked ribs without sauce in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a 300F oven with a splash of water, then baste with fresh BBQ sauce.
What is the best way to serve BBQuick ribs?
Baste them generously with your favorite paleo BBQ sauce and serve with simple slaw or roasted vegetables so the rich pork has something sharp to cut against.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
Method
- Cut ribs into 4-rib sections.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat pressure cooker over medium heat and sear pork ribs on both sides. This may take a few rounds. Return all ribs to the pressure cooker, add water to cover.
- Add lid of pressure cooker, increase heat to high, bring to full pressure.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and allow pressure to decrease naturally. Baste ribs with BBQ Sauce and serve.
- Enjoy! Alternate Cooking Instructions (no pressure cooker) Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Wrap your rack of ribs in foil and roast for 1.5 hours.
- Remove ribs from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
- Serve with BBQ Sauce.
- Enjoy!
