BBQ Keto Ribs made in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

I just made the most amazing Keto Ribs in my Instant Pot! Guys, once you try this recipe, I promise you will want to make them like these all the time! It’s super easy but loaded with flavor. I almost feel as though this is a super fast hack to the 3 2 1 Ribs Method. Have you heard of that method before? Basically, you smoke the ribs for 3 hours, then wrap the ribs in liquid for 2 hours, and finally, place the ribs in a sauce for the last hour. That’s the 3 2 1 Ribs Method simplified. It’s a wonderful rib cooking method but takes tons of time to do. They do come out super delicious but when I need easy, I will make these BBQ Keto Ribs made in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker!

Another thing to note in this keto ribs recipe is the flavor! These keto ribs have a wonderful intense savory flavor! Sometimes when you cook ribs in a pressure cooker, the liquids can easily steam off the seasonings. We nailed this recipe technique to keep these fibs full of flavor!

Keto Ribs Recipe Ingredients

3 pounds of ribs, sliced
1 tablespoon of dried crushed rosemary
3 tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning
½ lemon, sliced
1 cup of water

Keto BBQ Sauce Recipe Ingredients:

¼ cup of sugar substitute (I really like this Keto sugar substitute found on Amazon)
¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
½ cup of water
1 rosemary sprig
zest of half a lemon
2 tablespoons of butter
4oz of tomato paste (1 small can)
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of mustard
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of paprika

Keto Ribs Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, season ribs with rosemary and lemon pepper seasoning. Add ribs to an insert basket into the Instant Pot, and a cup of water. Top ribs with sliced lemons. Add lid and put to sealing. On high pressure, cook ribs for 32 minutes, then natural release.
To make the Keto BBQ sauce: In a small pan over medium-high heat, add in Keto sugar substitute, apple cider vinegar, water, rosemary sprig, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle boil and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Next, add in the remaining ingredients and whisk together. Cook on low for 5 minutes, so all of the flavors can infuse together. Discard rosemary.
Once ribs are cooked, place in a foil lined baking pan. Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce and place in oven under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

I use a 6 quart Instant Pot. It’s the perfect size for my family of four.

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Here are a few photos we took while making these delicious Keto Ribs!

Keto Ribs Nutrition

Serves 6

Calories 466, Total C 7g, Fiber 2.1g, Net 4.9g, Sugars 2.2g, Fat 28.3g, Protein 44.2g

TIP: Use your favorite cut of ribs either pork or beef! Both work well in this recipe!