Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Make moist and tender Instant Pot Ribs that fall off the bone. Baby back ribs are easy to make in the Instant Pot.

Once you taste these fall off the bone baby back ribs you will never make ribs any other way.

If you have been looking for your next favorite pressure cooker recipe these baby back ribs are going to be it.

In my 35 years of cooking, I have made barbecued ribs every possible way you can make them.

I have made Crock Pot Sweet Smoky Ribs, I have made Kansas City Style BBQ Ribs baked in the oven and I have cooked ribs slow over a charcoal grill.

As much as I love the flavor of ribs cooked over charcoal I have to tell you I love how tender Pork Ribs turn out when you cook them in the Instant Pot.

These Instant Pot Ribs taste amazing and by adding liquid smoke with the water you get that smoky rib flavor ever one loves.

And I didn't have to stand over a hot grill watching them cook.

Instant Pot Ribs Ingredients

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• The ribs: baby back ribs
• Pork Rub: The best ribs are seasoned with a pork rub. You can use store bought or try my sweet and spicy pork rub recipe.
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (I used Applewood Liquid Smoke affiliate link)

Instant Pot Ribs Directions

1. Remove the ribs from the packaging and remove the thick fibrous skin from the back of the rack of ribs.
2. Place the ribs on a large baking sheet and generously sprinkle with pork rub. Rub the pork rub all over both sides of the ribs.
3. Wrap the baking sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour but overnight is best.
4. Place the metal rack that came with the Instant Pot into the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
5. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke into the Instant Pot.
6. Place the rack of ribs into the Instant Pot.
7. Place the Instant Pot lid on the appliance, set the valve to the sealing position.
8. Press the manual button and set the time to 20 minutes.
9. Once the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes before releasing the steam.
10. Carefully open the lid of the Instant Pot away from your face to prevent a steam burn.
11. Transfer the pressure cooked ribs to a large baking sheet.
12. Turn the oven on broil at 475 F. degrees.
13. Place the baking tray of ribs into the oven and broil for 5 to 10 minutes or until the ribs are golden brown.
14. Remove the ribs from the oven, brush with your favorite barbecue sauce and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
15. Transfer the ribs to a serving platter.
16. Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve.
17. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe FAQS

Recipe Expert Tips

• Prep: Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs.
• Pork rubs: pork rubs are really a must when making any type of barbecue pork. It adds so much flavor to the meat.

Best Side Dishes for Ribs

Need a side dish to serve with your barbecued ribs? Check out the best side dish recipes below. My baked beans recipe is famous with family and friends.

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Tender barbecued baby back ribs are easy to make in the Instant Pot. These Instant Pot Ribs cook up moist and tender. Slip them in the oven under the broiler to make them golden brown. Slather them with your favorite barbecue sauce for that authentic barbecue flavor without all the fuss of a grill.

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Prep Time 1 day d

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 day d 20 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 2 whole racks baby back ribs
• ▢ ¼ cup Applewood Pork Rub
• ▢ ¾ cup water
• ▢ ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

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Instructions 

• Remove the ribs from the packaging and remove the thick fibrous skin from the back of the rack of ribs.
• Place the ribs on a large baking sheet and generously sprinkle with pork rub. Rub the pork rub all over both sides of the ribs.
• Wrap the baking sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour but overnight is best.
• Place the metal rack that came with the Instant Pot into the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
• Add the water, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke into the Instant Pot.
• Place the rack of ribs into the Instant Pot.
• Place the Instant Pot lid on the appliance, set the valve to the sealing position.
• Press the manual button and set the time to 20 minutes.
• Once the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes before releasing the steam.
• Carefully open the lid of the Instant Pot away from your face to prevent a steam burn.
• Transfer the pressure cooked ribs to a large baking sheet.
• Turn the oven on broil at 475 F. degrees. Place the baking tray of ribs into the oven and broil for 5 to 10 minutes or until the ribs are golden brown.
• Remove the ribs from the oven, brush with your favorite barbecue sauce and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the ribs to a serving platter. Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve.
• Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Recipe Expert Tips

• Prep: Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs.
• Pork rubs: pork rubs are really a must when making any type of barbecue pork. It adds so much flavor to the meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

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