Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Tender, flavorful, and delicious Instant Pot Ribs, cooked in just about 30 minutes! A great, easy meal made with your pressure cooker.

Servings: 6
Calories: 219 k cal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients
1-2 racks pork ribs (*see note below)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple juice , or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke , optional*
1 cup barbecue sauce , homemade or store-bought (*see note)

Instructions
Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
Rubs seasonings over both sides of ribs.

Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of the instant pot.
Add water, apple juice (or apple cider vinegar) and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for that great smokey flavor).
Place the ribs upright, with the meat side facing out. If you’re using one large rack of ribs, then circle them around the pot.
Secure lid and close vent.
Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.

Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet and slather them in BBQ sauce.
Optional: broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the bbq sauce.

Recipe Notes
*For spare ribs, add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time (high number for higher altitudes and very “fall-off-the-bone” ribs, lower number for lower altitude and tender ribs).

*Liquid smoke can be found near the bbq sauces at your local grocery store. It will add an amazing smokey flavor to the ribs.

*For the BBQ sauce I prefer Sweet Baby Ray’s original, or this homemade bbq sauce: The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4
Calories: 289 k cal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons hickory flavored liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and mix together until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or up to one hour, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Store in an air tight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.