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Ribs in Instant Pot

Craving juicy, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs without spending all day at the grill or oven? These Instant Pot Pork Ribs are the answer! They’re incredibly tender, full of flavor, and super easy to make. Best of all, they’re ready in less than an hour!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 747kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Rack Pork Ribs St. Louis style or baby back ribs
  • 1 cup Broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Barbecue Sauce Your favorite variety

Dry Rub Recipe

  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Open your pack of ribs. Flip the ribs over so the bone side is facing up. There’s usually a thin silver membrane. Use a paper towel to grip and pull it off. This makes the ribs more tender and easier to eat.
  • Mix the dry rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Rub the dry rub all over the ribs.
  • Pour the water or broth, and apple cider vinegar into the pot. Then place the trivet or a steamer rack inside.
  • Curl the ribs into a circle and stand them on their side on the trivet, bone side facing in. You might need to cut the rack in half if it’s too big.
  • Seal the lid, set the valve to “Sealing,” and pressure cook on high. If you are using baby back ribs, cook them for 23–25 minutes. If you are using St. Louis ribs, cook them for 30–32 minutes. I found that 30 minutes was perfect for a larger size rack. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest. Preheat the broiler.
  • Carefully remove the ribs, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet, and brush with BBQ sauce. Broil for 3–5 minutes until sticky, caramelized, and slightly charred.

Notes

  • The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come up to pressure before it will begin cooking.
  • If you don't want to broil the ribs, you can put them on the grill for a few minutes to get that delicious, char broiled flavor.  You can also put them on the smoker for a few minutes if you have one. 
  • Use your favorite dry rub if you do not want to make one yourself or if you have a favorite dry rub.

Nutrition

Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1227mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2486IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg