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Instant Pot Ribs & Sauerkraut

June 27, 2021 by Judith Hannemann

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Made in the Instant Pot makes these ribs and sauerkraut ultra quick. Psst…the sauerkraut is special in this one.

Instant Pot Ribs and Sauerkraut

An Old Comfort Food Standby

Ribs and sauerkraut has got to be in the top 10 of comfort food meals.

Since its summer and long oven or stovetop cooking is not something most of us want to do, this is where your Instant Pot really comes into play. Not only do you get a meal where they flavors meld wonderfully due to how a pressure cooker cooks, but pressure cooking is relatively quick and doesn’t heat up the kitchen much.

This recipe is a bit different with a great rub for the ribs and a surprising flavor for the sauerkraut.

Instant Pot Ribs and Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut Is Special

Usually this dish has apple accents to cut the tartness of the sauerkraut. In that case, this recipe isn’t different from the others.

However, there’s one ingredient that make this sauerkraut a big hit. And you’ll never guess that it’s BBQ sauce!

In fact, it reminds me a bit of the red coleslaw served at a famous BBQ joint in Nashville. Its one of the most-requested items on the menu because its so different. And that’s the same with the way the kraut is flavored in this.

Instant Pot Ribs and Sauerkraut

Rub And Additional Ingredients

The rub is chock full of wonderful flavor. I think the chili powder and smoked paprika are responsible for that. If you want more smoky flavor and you don’t mind a bit of heat, use chipotle chili powder. I’d recommend using half chipotle and half regular chili powder.

In addition to all the great flavors this recipe has, an added accent of caraway seed is never out of order. Personally, I think it gives the kraut a little oomph.

As an aside, use potatoes that have a waxy texture because more mealy varieties are just going to get mushy. Anything you’d use for potato salads is perfect here.

The Recipe

 

Instant Pot Ribs and Sauerkraut
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Instant Pot Ribs & Sauerkraut

The rub and fancy sauerkraut make this one a winner.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq ribs and sauerkraut, chili ribs and sauerkraut, ribs in the instant pot
Servings: 4
Calories: 940kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork baby back ribs

Rub:

  • 1/2 tbs kosher salt
  • 2 tbs pepper
  • 2 tbs chili powder
  • 2 tbs smoked paprika
  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tbs onion powder
  • 1 tbs garlic powder

Sauerkraut:

  • 29 oz sauerkraut juice included, 2-14.5 oz cans
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large Yukon gold potatoes
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Remove membrane from the bone side of the ribs--this stops them from curling when cooked.
  • Sprinkle the rub on all sides of the ribs. Cut ribs into portions about 2-3 ribs long.
  • Slice potatoes (you don't have to bother peeling if you scrub them well) into 1/4-inch slices then place in the the bottom of the Instant pot.
  • Add the undrained sauerkraut, apple juice, BBQ sauce, caraway seeds and the brown sugar on top of the potatoes. Place ribs on top of the layered mixture.
  • Seal and cook on high pressure for 30-40 minutes--the longer time produces ribs where the meat will fall off the bone. Let pressure reduce naturally for 5 minutes, then release the pressure.
  • Remove ribs and stir the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Serve ribs on top of the sauerkraut

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 940kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 3802mg | Potassium: 1806mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3112IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 8mg
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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Pork Tagged With: instant pot, pork ribs

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