Spicy beef short ribs made easy in the Instant Pot are one of my favorite budget-friendly hearty meals that can feed a crowd ...

I was an Instant Pot hater. The countertop multicooker, beloved by hordes for its speedy pressure-cooking abilities, felt to me like yet another bulky appliance I didn’t need and didn’t have room for.

Watch food blogger Jeffrey Eisner show you how to make braised short ribs in an Instant Pot—with a sweet & sour twist inspired by his Jewish brisket.