I hope you have been following our site! This is an easy insta-pot rib dinner with (S)mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini. Co-ordinating the preparation, cooking and timing to produce any finished meal can be tricky. You know, the where do I start? and how do I make this so it is all ready to serve at the same time?
So here is the plan for timing so you know “what to make and when,” to coordinate your making all the food. I hope this post helps you get a feel for timing.
First step: Make our recipe for BBQ sauce.
This takes a little bit of time but is totally worth it. You could make it ahead, like the day before. It keeps well in the fridge. You will need Fody Ketchup. This is an Australian company but in North America you can purchase it from Well.ca.
The best part is that if you followed our Costco post you can cook the ribs from frozen. Start by following our Quick Rib Recipe.
While you are waiting for the Ribs to cook, place two pots of water (4 cm/2 inches deep) on to boil, covered with lids. Use one large pot for the (S)mashed Potatoes and the other to steam some broccolini. (Shut the pots off when they boil, since once the water has boiled the first time it’s easier to get it back to a boil.) I usually start by cooking the (S)mashed potatoes first because they take longer to cook than broccolini, plus keep their heat well. (Prior to serving, leave potatoes in their pot, covered, off the heat to keep warm.) After you have started the (S)mashed Potatoes, make our BBQ sauce recipe (if you didn’t make it ahead).
Go back to the Quick Rib Recipe and add the extra spices.
Next prepare the broccolini: wash and trim off the tough thick stems. For steaming the broccolini I usually use a Bamboo Steamer but you can use any steamer you want. Place the steamer in the pot or on top of it. Don’t start steaming the broccolini just yet. Wait until the Ribs are ready in the Instant Pot and then it’s time to turn them on. (When the Ribs in the oven are done, they’re done.) Finish up the potatoes if you haven’t already and wait for the ribs to be completed.