Instant Pot 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 Instant Pot recipe these Instant Pot 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 the way my Instant Pot Ribs turned out so much more.

These Instant Pot Ribs taste amazing and by adding liquid smoke with the water in the Instant Pot the smoky rib flavor is just as good and I didn’t have to stand over a hot grill watching them cook.

How long to cook 2 racks of ribs in the Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Ribs recipe cooks 2 racks of baby back ribs for 20 minutes in the electric pressure cooker.

It takes about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to full pressure and then you will naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes.

For a total of 40 minutes of cooking time. You will cook 2 racks of ribs in less than an hour.

Side Dishes for Ribs

I have three favorite side dishes for ribs. Two of them you see here.

The Best Baked Bean recipe you will ever make is made with brown sugar and bacon. It is a family recipe I have been making for about 30 years.

My Sweet Coleslaw recipe is a KFC copycat coleslaw recipe that I love and is so easy to make.

My Mom’s potato salad recipe is another favorite bbq side dish recipe we enjoy all year long.

You can check out my BBQ Recipe page to find more of our favorite side dishes for ribs.

How to make Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs
• Applewood Pork Rub (I used McCormick’s Applewood Rub affiliate link)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 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.

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Recipe Video below

Instant Pot Ribs Recipe

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• Author: Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
• Prep Time: 24 Hours
• Cook Time: 20 Minutes
• Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 Servings 1x

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Instant Pot Ribs Recipe

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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Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs
• Applewood Pork Rub (I used McCormick’s Applewood Rub affiliate link)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (I used Applewood Liquid Smoke affiliate link)

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Instructions

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.
    Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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• Category: Instant Pot Recipes
• Method: Pressure Cooker
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4 Ribs
• Calories: 550

Keywords: Instant Pot Ribs, Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Ribs

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