How to Make Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a perfectly tender, fall-off-the-bone rack of ribs. And thanks to the Instant Pot, you can achieve that mouthwatering result in a fraction of the time it would take to slow cook them in the oven or on the grill. If you're a fan of ribs and own an Instant Pot, then this recipe is a game changer for you.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 small or medium racks baby back ribs, membranes removed
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 racks of ribs

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Mix brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika together in a bowl using a fork, breaking up any large clumps.
  • Rub spice mixture over both sides of ribs.
  • Place a steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour water and cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot.
  • Lower ribs into the pot by curving them around the edge. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place ribs on the foil. Top with barbecue sauce.
  • Broil ribs until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1175mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 469mg