How to Make Instant Pot Sweet Baby Back Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and easy way to make delicious and tender baby back ribs? Look no further than the Instant Pot! This recipe for Instant Pot Sweet Baby Back Ribs will have you enjoying fall-off-the-bone ribs in no time. With the help of the Instant Pot, you can have mouthwatering ribs that are ready to be enjoyed in just under an hour. No need to spend hours tending to a smoker or grill - the Instant Pot will do all the work for you.

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Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt (such as Lawry's®)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 fluid ounces root beer
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 racks of ribs

  • Use a butter knife to cut into an edge of the rib racks. Use a paper towel to grab and lift off the silvery membranes.
  • Combine brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in bowl. Coat the ribs generously with the dry rub.
  • Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Pour in broth, root beer, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Place ribs on the trivet on their sides, with one inside the other. Close and lock the lid and make sure the vent is sealed. Select manual high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining 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 on the highest heat setting. Place a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Transfer ribs to a broiling pan and generously coat with barbecue sauce.
  • Cook in the broiler until barbeque sauce is bubbly and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1911mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 381mg