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BBQ Ribs in the Instant Pot - Quick

Fall off the bone tender BBQ baby back ribs made in the instant pot for a quick weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time38 minutes
Optional Broil7 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Babyback, BBQ, Dinner, Easy, Instant pot, Quick, Ribs
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Instant pot (pressure cooker)

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back ribs

For pressure cooker

  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Rub

  • 1 tbsp Kinders woodfired garlic
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Memphis BBQ rub

BBQ sauce

  • 1 jar BBQ sauce your favorite

Instructions

  • Remove rack of ribs from package and pat dry.
  • Flip the ribs so that the underside is facing upwards and score through the membrane (in between each bone).
  • Mix all spices together and generously apply to both sides of the ribs.
  • Add water and apple cider vinegar to instant pot. Place trivet inside.
  • Wrap ribs so that the scored side faces outward, and the exposed bones face downward.
  • Select 'Pressure Cook' and set time for 16-25 minutes*, then select 'Start'.
  • Once the timer has ended, allow for a Natural Release.
  • Apply favorite BBQ sauce to top of ribs with brush.
  • Optional step: Place ribs on baking sheet and put them in the oven on High Broil for about 7 minutes to allow caramelization of BBQ sauce.
  • Ready to serve!

Notes

*Time is dependent on size of ribs and preferred tenderness.