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Easy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
The easiest ribs ever made in less than 1 hr! So saucy, sticky, and tender, it just falls off-the-bone! So good.
4.9 stars (131 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds baby back pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce

Equipment

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, onion powder, chili powder, mustard, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper.
  • Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs, pulling it down the entire length. Season ribs with brown sugar mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on both sides.
  • Add chicken stock and apple cider vinegar to a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Place metal trivet into the pot. Place ribs upright on top of the trivet, wrapping in a circle.
  • Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 25 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place ribs, meat side up, in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet; brush with barbecue sauce.
  • Place into oven and broil until barbecue sauce is caramelized and browned, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with remaining barbecue sauce.