Ready for finger-lickin' good ribs without the wait? Dive into our Instant Pot BBQ Ribs – easy, quick, and packed with smoky flavor. It's BBQ perfection in a fraction of the time. Let's get cooking and enjoy baby back ribs that fall right off the bone! These Pork ribs are mouthwatering and good!
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Why This Recipe Works
This is one of my favorite BBQ rib recipes, and here's why:
- Bursting With Flavor. Instead of just slapping on some BBQ sauce, you are making your own rub for the ribs which is packed with a sweet and savory flavor.
- Simple Ingredients. You won't have to search high and low for the ingredients needed for Pork ribs. In fact, you probably already have most of them.
- So Easy To Make. This recipe makes your cooked ribs so tender that they literally fall off the bone, but you won't do much work to get them that way!
📋 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed for pressure cooker ribs:
- Baby back ribs: The main ingredient, known for their tender, juicy meat when cooked in the Instant Pot.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness to the cooked ribs, creating a beautiful caramelized crust when cooked.
- Vinegar: Balances out the sweetness with its acidity, adding a tangy flavor to the pork ribs.
- Seasonings: Enhances the overall taste of the Instant Pot ribs, providing depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Onion Powder: You may switch out the garlic powder for onion powder.
- Liquid Smoke: liquid smoke can be used instead of apple cider vinegar for a smoked ribs taste.
- Homemade BBQ Sauce: Whether making pork spare ribs or baby back ribs you're cooked ribs will taste delicious with your own BBQ sauce recipe.
- Chili Powder: To spice it up add chili powder or chili pepper flakes to your rib recipe.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot BBQ Baby Back Ribs?
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper.
- Step 2: Peel the membrane off the back of the ribs. Next, massage the rub to the top layer of your ribs.
- Step 3: Pour your apple cider mixture to the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside. Then, put your ribs inside the Instant Pot.
- Step 4: Close the lid on your Instant Pot, seal, and cook for 20 minutes on high pressure. Once your Instant Pot is done cooking, allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove your ribs to a cookie sheet. Add your desired amount of barbecue sauce to the top of the ribs over the rub. To crisp up your ribs, broil them in the oven for about five minutes, or until your barbecue sauce is bubbly.
- Step 6: Allow the ribs to cool for a couple more minutes, cut into sections, and enjoy! You can top it with more barbecue sauce if you like. Serve and Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Prep: Before starting to cook, gather and prep all your ingredients. This ensures a smoother cooking process and helps prevent any last-minute scrambling.
- Taste as You Go: Taste your food at different stages of cooking and adjust seasoning as needed. This allows you to build layers of flavor and ensures the final dish meets your taste preferences.
- Resting Time Matters: Allow meat to rest after cooking to retain its juices. Resting helps redistribute the juices, resulting in a juicier and more flavorful dish.
💭 FAQs
Removing the membrane is key for tender, flavorful ribs. It lets the pressure and seasonings do their magic, plus the membrane is chewy and not fun to eat. Flip the ribs bone-side up, find the silvery skin, and slide a knife under it. Lift, loosen, and tear it off—either in one piece or smaller bits. Easy!
Absolutely! In fact, I prefer to cook them over the grill for a few minutes on each side as opposed to using the broiler. Not only does it keep your house cooler, but I think it adds a better flavor and crisp to the BBQ baby back ribs.
Since this recipe already has a brown sugar rub on it, I would recommend using a sweet BBQ sauce such as:
Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce
Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar
Famous Dave’s Sweet and Zesty Sweet Honey BBQ Sauce
Allow BBQ baby back ribs and sides to cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped or in airtight containers, labeling with the date, for up to 2-3 months.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with BBQ Ribs:
- Tasty Summer Broccoli Salad: Fresh broccoli, vibrant veggies, and a zesty dressing create a refreshing side that pairs perfectly with BBQ baby back ribs.
- Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes: Golden-brown and crispy hasselback potatoes, loaded with melted cheese and savory goodness, add a hearty touch to your BBQ ribs.
- Instant Pot Potato Salad: Creamy potatoes, tangy dressing, and a medley of textures make this Instant Pot Potato Salad a quick and tasty companion for your BBQ feast.
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob: Sweet and juicy corn on the cob, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, brings a taste of summer that complements the savory BBQ flavors.
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Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baby Back Pork Ribs
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Peel the membrane off the back of the ribs.
- In a small bowl mix together all of your dry ingredients to make your rub.
- Massage the dry ingredients to the top layer of your ribs.
- Pour your apple cider mixture to the bottom of your instant pot. Place the trigger inside. Place your ribs inside the instant pot.
- Close the lid on your instant pot and close the sealing valve. Push the manual or pressure cook button and set the time for 20 minutes.
- Once your instant pot is done cooking, allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes, manually released by opening the sealing valve and releasing the pressure.
- Remove your ribs to a cookie sheet. Add your desired amount of barbecue sauce to the top of the ribs over the rub.
- Broil them in the oven for about five minutes, or until your barbecue sauce is bubbly.
- Allow the ribs to cool for a couple more minutes, cut into sections, and enjoy! You can top it with more barbecue sauce if you like.
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