Instant Pot Short Ribs

Instructions

• Select the Saute Button on the Instant Pot and set it to normal.
• Sprinkle the short ribs with salt, pepper and onion powder.
• In a medium-large bowl mix together the broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and honey. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• In the Instant Pot, melt the coconut oil. Once the coconut oil is melted, add the short ribs. (About 3-4 ribs at a time. Don't crowd them)
• Cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes or brown. Remove from pan Instant Pot and set aside. Finish all ribs.
• Hit the Cancel Button.
• Pour a little of the the broth mixture into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to get all of those browned bits into the broth.
• Add in the ribs.
• Pour on the rest of the broth mixture.
• Add thyme sprigs.
• Put the lid onto the Instant Pot and seal it, making sure the vent on top is in the correct position.
• Cook on high pressure or the stew option for 45 minutes.
• When it\'s done cooking, let it release naturally for 20 minutes and then use the quick release on top to depressurize the Instant Pot.
• DO NOT use the quick release without letting it release naturally. The meat could seize up and be tough, tough, tough!
• Remove lid and serve!
• If you want a sauce for the ribs, remove the ribs from the pot.
• In a small bowl mix together 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together. Pour into broth, hit the saute button, cook and stir until thickened.