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Instant Pot Ribs
5.0 (1225 reviews)
Tender, flavorful, and delicious Instant Pot Ribs, cooked in just about 30 minutes! A great, easy meal made with your pressure cooker.
Total Time70
Servings6
219
Caloriesper servingNutrition Information
219
Calories
9 g
Fat
18 g
Carbs
14 g
Protein
Fiber
15 g
Sugar
Ingredients
- 1-2 racks pork ribs (*see note below)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple juice (, or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (, optional*)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (, homemade or store-bought (*see note)
Instructions
- 1Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
- 2Rubs seasonings over both sides of ribs.
- 3Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of the instant pot.
- 4Add water, apple juice (or apple cider vinegar) and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for that great smokey flavor).
- 5Place the ribs upright, with the meat side facing out. If you’re using one large rack of ribs, then circle them around the pot.
- 6Secure lid and close vent.
- 7Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- 8When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
- 9Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet and slather them in BBQ sauce.
- 10Optional: broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the bbq sauce.