Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Tender BBQ ribs are finger lickin’ good thanks to this super-easy and no-fuss Instant Pot BBQ Ribs recipe. With a spice rub and BBQ sauce broil, this classic comfort food can be on your table in 40 minutes.

You’ll love this mouthwatering recipe!

Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

My go-to BBQ ribs recipe is usually these fall off the bone slow cooker ribs, it’s tried and true and simply delicious. Yet let;s face it, sometimes we just don’t plan dinner far enough in advance to pull out the slow cooker in the morning.

Making pressure cooker ribs is so very easy, it just might be my new go-to, because they produce that same tender fall off the bone taste that makes you feel like a domestic rockstar.

How to Make Instant Pot Ribs:

I try to always purchase baby back ribs, as I like lean meat with little gristle, though you could get any kind and cut off a membrane if it has one. This recipe calls for a blend of spices to season the meat with water and apple juice as the liquid.

When pressure cooking ribs, use the provided trivet rack and simply curl the rack around the Instant Pot, so they stand on end and lean against one another.

Pressure cook the ribs for 25 minutes, slather on the BBQ sauce and broil to get that beautiful glaze. And done!

I’m always blown away at how fast and easy it is to cook ribs in an Instant Pot.

Enjoy this recipe, it won’t disappoint!

Serve these BBQ ribs with an easy potato salad recipe or this delicious BLT Pasta Salad.

For other great Instant Pot recipes, give Instant Pot Pork Chops, Chicken Gnocchi soup. or Instant Pot Tortellini Alfredo a try!

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Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Tender BBQ ribs are finger lickin' good thanks to this super-easy and no-fuss Instant Pot BBQ Ribs recipe. With a spice rub and BBQ sauce broil, this classic comfort food can be on your table in 40 minutes. You'll love this mouthwatering recipe!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5 people

Calories: 524 kcal

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

• 2 racks of baby back ribs
• 1 tsp course salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Combine spices in a small bowl and rib over both sides of racks

2. Place the wire rivet inside the Instant Pot and add water and apple juice

3. Curl racks of ribs in a circle on the rivet, standing on sides

4. Secure lid, close vent and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes

5. When time goes off, release pressure safely and remove ribs to a foil lined baking sheet

6. Slather ribs in BBQ sauce and broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes. 

7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 Calories from Fat 576

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 64g 98%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 402mg 134%

Sodium 1409mg 59%

Potassium 1918mg 55%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 23g

Protein 105g 210%

Vitamin A 6.6%

Vitamin C 0.8%

Calcium 14.2%

Iron 28.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.