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Instant Pot BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Natural Release10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot baby back ribs, instant pot bbq baby back ribs, pressure cook bbq baby back ribs
Servings: 4
Calories:

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs baby back ribs St.Louis or Spare Ribs
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite sauce

Rub

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl: combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and mix.
  • Pour apple cider and liquid smoke in the cooker. Put the trivet in.
  • Clean and pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. Place the ribs meat side down on the cutting board. Pull the skin membrane off the back of the ribs and discard it.
  • Coat both sides of the ribs with the rub mixture. Place the ribs on top of the trivet (you'll have to form the ribs into a circle).
  • Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes with a 10 minutes natural release (exercise caution when releasing pressure from the cooker). Follow the manufacture instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove the lid. 
    Note: St. Louis Style - cook on high for 25 minutes and 10 minutes natural release. Spare Ribs - cook on high for 25 minutes and 15 minutes natural release.
  • Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Then, transfer the ribs (meat side up) to the wire rack (I used 2 tongs to help transfer the ribs to the baking sheet).
  • Generously baste the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce. Place the ribs in the oven and broil on high for 5-8 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven and baste with sauce again (optional). Cool for 10 minutes before cutting. Place the ribs on a cutting board and cut between the bones.

Serve & Enjoy!

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