Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Once you make these Instant Pot baby back ribs, you'll never go back to other methods again. From the tender juicy meat that falls off the bone to the fast cook time, these ribs are simply perfect.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Natural Pressure Release10

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 636kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $11.52 / Serving $2.88

Equipment

Ingredients

3.5 pounds baby back ribs ($10.39)
1 teaspoon salt ($0.01)
1 teaspoon ground cumin ($0.08)
1 teaspoon paprika ($0.08)
1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.08)
1 teaspoon onion powder ($0.08)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.04)
½ cup water ($0.00)
½ cup apple cider vinegar ($0.32)
½ cup BBQ sauce, favorite brand ($0.52)

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Instructions

Season. Combine the salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Prepare. Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the water and apple cider vinegar.
Pressure cook. Curl the ribs and stand them upright in the pot, cutting in half if needed. Secure the lid, set the valve to Sealed, and cook on High Pressure for 18 minutes.
Release. Allow a 10 minute natural release, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
Broil. Preheat the oven to High Broil. Line a baking sheet with foil and transfer the ribs to the pan. Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
Caramelize. Broil for 6 to 7 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized, watching closely.
Serve. Brush with additional BBQ sauce if desired, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Substitutions. Apple cider vinegar can be replaced with water, using 1 to 1 ½ cups total liquid.
Recipe Tips. Removing the membrane is optional for Instant Pot ribs. A slight pink color is normal. Ribs are done at 190 to 200°F. If not tender, return to High Pressure for 5 more minutes.
Reheating. Microwave individual portions for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Air fry at 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes. For larger portions, cover with foil and reheat at 250°F for about 30 minutes.

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