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
1-2racks pork ribs*see note below
1tablespoonbrown sugar
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoondried thyme
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoonground coriander
¾teaspooncumin
2teaspoonsonion powder
1cupwater
1/4cupapple cider vinegar
1teaspoonliquid Smokeoptional*
1cupbarbecue saucehomemade or store-bought
Instructions
Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
Rubs seasonings over both sides of ribs.
Place wire trivet rack at the bottom of the instant pot.
Add water, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for that great smoky flavor).
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.
Secure lid and close vent.
Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet and slather them in BBQ sauce.
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.