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6-Ingredient Instant Pot Ribs

These Instant Pot Ribs will be some of the best BBQ ribs you've ever tasted, but they take just 6 ingredients and 35 minutes to make from start to finish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)

Instructions

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  1. Season the ribs with a light, even sprinkling of salt and plenty of black pepper. Rub the brown sugar over the entire surface of the ribs. Do not remove the membrane on the back.
  2. In your Instant Pot, pour in 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and stand the ribs up in a half circle using the rack that the Instant Pot comes with. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of natural release. Next, carefully release the steam vent. Once the steam has completely released, open the pot and carefully transfer the ribs to a platter. 
  3. Brush generously with barbecue sauce and either grill the ribs or bake them at 450 degrees F/230 degrees C for another 15-20 minutes, brushing every 3-5 minutes with additional barbecue sauce until caramelized.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Potassium 356mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 356mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.