Step 1

Trim any excess fat off of the short ribs and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Turn your Instant Pot on to sauté. Once the screen reads “HOT,” add the butter and allow to melt.

Step 3

Next, add the short ribs and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set on a plate.

Step 4

Add the garlic and thyme to the Instant Pot. Cook for one minute, then add a splash of the bone broth to deglaze the bottom of the pot, using a wooden or silicone spoon to scrape any bits off of the bottom.

Step 5

Turn off the sauté function and add the ribs back to the pot. Pour in the bone broth until the ribs are just covered. You may need more or less than the recipe calls for depending on the size of your short ribs and which Instant Pot you are using.

Step 6

Place the lid on the instant pot and make sure the valve is in the seal position. Set to pressure cook on high for 35 minutes, followed by a natural release of 15 minutes.

Step 7

After the natural release time is up, carefully turn the valve to vent, then open the pot.

Step 8

Optional: you can turn your Instant Pot to soup and bring the leftover liquid to a boil to reduce by half. This can take up to 30 minutes. The broth will likely be salty, so a small amount goes a long way.

Step 9

Serve ribs topped with extra sauce from the pot and fresh thyme.