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December 17, 2017 Easy Recipes

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Make Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs in the pressure cooker for tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs in under an hour. They’re loaded with flavor and so delicious!

instant pot baby back ribs with bbq sauce on white platter

You can make tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs in the pressure cooker anytime — no grill required. Just season them with dry rub, cook them in the Instant Pot, slather them with barbecue sauce and broil them for a crispier texture. You’re going to love these easy Instant Pot baby back ribs!

Confession time — I’m kind of obsessed with making dinner in the Instant Pot. It takes making quick and easy dinners to the next level! I’ve had it for less than a month, and I’ve already made so many different recipes.

I’ve cooked spaghetti in the Instant Pot, sausage and peppers, Teriyaki chicken and creamy shells and beef. But we probably make baby back ribs in the Instant Pot more than anything else. Why? Well, they’re absolutely perfect every. single. time. Seriously, once you make ribs in the pressure cooker, you may never go back!

This method for pressure cooker ribs is a lot like making ribs in the slow cooker, only it’s a lot faster. Instead of making fall-off-the-bone ribs in a few hours, you’ll devouring these ribs in less than an hour!

‘ย instant pot baby back ribs with dry rub

Whenever we make ribs, I like to start off with a dry rub. This goes for making ribs in the pressure cooker, slow cooker or just on the grill. It adds an extra layer of flavor, so don’t skip it if you can. I like to make my own dry rub, but you can use a mix if that’s easier.

Next, you add some liquid to the Instant Pot. I use a mix of water and apple cider vinegar, which adds some awesome flavor to the ribs. Place the ribs on the trivet, close the lid, set the seal to venting, and pressure cook for 20 minutes.

You can pressure cook the ribs for 15 minutes if you want chewier ribs or 25 minutes for ribs that completely fall off the bone. It’s really a personal preference, and the best way to get ribs that are absolutely perfect is to experiment until you’re happy with the end result.

instant pot baby back ribs in pressure cooker

When the ribs are done, do a slow release for a few minutes, and then release the pressure completely. Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, slather your favorite barbecue sauce on them, and then broil for about 5 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and the ribs get a little crispy.

This is an optional step, but if you want to mimic the texture of grilled ribs, you’ll want to pop them under the broiler. And that’s all, folks! Go ahead and dig in!

instant pot baby back ribs in hands

How to Make Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

5 from 2 votes
instant pot baby back ribs with bbq sauce on white platter
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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs cook in the pressure cooker and are slathered with BBQ sauce for extra flavor. You'll love these easy fall-off-the-bone ribs!

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 365 kcal
Author: Dee
Ingredients
  • 4 pounds baby back pork ribs, membrane removed
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
Instructions
  1. Add the the brown sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and pepper to a small bowl, and stir to combine

  2. Remove membrane from back of ribs, and rub seasoning mix over ribs

  3. Add water and apple cider vinegar to Instant Pot, and place trivet on bottom of pot

  4. Place seasoned ribs on trivet, cover, move valve to sealing position, and hit Pressure Cook for 20 minutes 

  5. Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes, then move valve to quick release until pin drops. 

  6. Open lid, remove ribs to foil lined baking sheet, and brush barbecue sauce over ribs

  7. Place ribs in oven, and broil for 5 minutes or until ribs bubble and look crisp

  8. Remove ribs from oven, cut, and enjoy! 

My family absolutely loves these easy Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, and I hope you love them as much as we do!

Shared at Weekend Potluck

Happy Cooking,

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Categories: Easy Recipes Tags: Instant Pot, Pork, Pressure Cooker, ribs

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Comments

  1. Demeter says

    December 18, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Your really can make just about anything in an Instant Pot! Such a great seasoning rub.

    Reply
    • Dee says

      December 19, 2017 at 9:53 am

      I still can’t believe how much you can do with it!

      Reply
  2. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    December 19, 2017 at 4:46 am

    Wow! I can’t believe that you can make such tender ribs in just an hour. Usually that is an all day process! Looks like I need to get my hands on an Instant Pot. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    December 19, 2017 at 7:12 am

    I’ve never tried making ribs in the Instant Pot… but I definitely need to try this!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      December 19, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      It’s now my favorite way to make them!

      Reply
  4. Krista says

    December 19, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    It amazes me what you can do in an instant pot! I love it!

    Reply
  5. Allyson Zea says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:15 am

    I JUST got an instant pot so I can’t wait try this out!!!!

    Reply
  6. Nana says

    December 29, 2017 at 6:27 am

    Those look delicious but I am wondering why the recipe calls for so much liquid. Two cups is way more than needed for processing. Did you have a reason for increasing it?

    Reply
    • Dee says

      December 29, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Hi Nana. I have an 8 quart DUO, which recommends 2 cups liquid when cooking. Sometimes, I add a little of the cooking liquid to the BBQ sauce I make, so it’s nice to have extra in there. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Juli says

    January 6, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    First thing I tried with my new pot. AMAZIMG RIBS!! Will be making these again and again!!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      January 7, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      So glad it worked for you! We won’t make them any other way now! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. James says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    Made this one today. what a time saver!

    Reply
  9. DeAnna says

    January 27, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    This recipe looks amazing! I’ve tried baby backs in our IP once before and the recipe called for apple cider vinegar as well. They tasted so much like vinegar I threw them out. Is there anything else you would recommend instead of the vinegar to avoid this?

    Reply
    • Dee says

      January 27, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      I don’t taste the vinegar at all, but it’s really just for added flavor and not necessary. Did you use a trivet? That would help, as well. I know some people use apple juice, beer, pop or plain old water, instead! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Tiffany says

    February 18, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    Is high pressure used?

    Reply
    • Dee says

      February 18, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Yes, it’s high pressure using the “pressure cook” or manual button.

      Reply
  11. Courtney Bryant says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Do you cut the ribs in 4’s so they all fit and stack them in the IP?
    I just recently got a IP and love it so far. Would love to try this recipe!
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Dee says

      February 26, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      We just wrap the slabs around the inside of the inner pot, but I think some people cut and stack them, instead. It’s our favorite way to make ribs now. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Shanee says

    March 3, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Had ribs in my fridge and needed dinner fast so i took A chance on this recipe and LOVED it!! All the kids loved them too!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      March 3, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks for letting me know, Shanee. So glad you all enjoyed them!

      Reply
  13. Mardie says

    April 11, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    If I use just over 5 lbs of ribs do I need to alter any of the other ingredients or cooking time? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:03 am

      You may need to make extra rub if there’s not enough to coat the ribs, but the cooking time and liquid should remain the same.

      Reply

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