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Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs

You can have lip-smacking, mouthwatering, moist, fall off the bone, ribs cooked in the Instant Pot in about 1 hour. Surprisingly easy and no fuss.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq, Instant Pot, ribs

Ingredients

  • 1-2 racks pork ribs *see note below
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid Smoke optional*
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  1. Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
  2. Rubs seasonings over both sides of ribs.
  3. Place wire trivet rack at the bottom of the instant pot.
  4. Add water, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for that great smoky flavor).
  5. Place the ribs upright, with the meat side facing out. If you’re using one large rack of ribs, then circle them around the pot.
  6. Secure lid and close vent.
  7. Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  8. When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
  9. Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet and slather them in BBQ sauce.
  10. broil them in the oven for several minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce. (this is optional, but it makes them taste and look like you’ve used the grill)

Recipe Notes

*For spareribs, add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time (high number for higher altitudes and very “fall-off-the-bone” ribs, the lower number for the lower altitude and tender ribs).
*Liquid smoke can be found near the BBQ sauces at your local grocery store. It will add an amazing smoky flavor to the ribs.