Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Easy, homemade sticky, fall off the bone instant pot BBQ ribs recipe, ready in about 30 minutes. Covered in dry rub spices and caramelized bbq sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fall off the bone baby back ribs

Servings: People

Calories: 540kcal

Author: Abeer Rizvi

2 Baby back pork ribs About 1.5-2 pounds each, Trimmed of excess fat, Patted dry
2 teaspoon Chili powder
1.5 teaspoon Paprika
2 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Mustard powder
1 teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Dried thyme
½ teaspoon Dried oregano
½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
Salt To taste
1.5 cups Chicken broth
½ cup Apple cider vinegar
1.5 cups Barbecue sauce Adjust according to your preference

Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs.
In a Ziploc bag, add chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt. Seal bag and toss until all herbs and spices are combined.
Sprinkle this dry rub over both the ribs and rub it thoroughly on both sides.
Place a trivet/ wire rack in the pressure cooker.
Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar.
Place ribs upright on top of the trivet, wrapped around in a circle.
Put the lid on and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
Select “Manual” mode and set the timer for 25 minutes.
When the cook time is over, turn the valve to "Venting" and do a quick pressure release.
Remove ribs gently from the pressure cooker and place them (meat side up) on a baking tray, lined with aluminum foil.
Brush heavily with barbecue sauce.
Transfer tray to oven and broil for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is caramelized.
Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Read all my tips above.
Tastes best when served immediately but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.