Fall Off the Bone Instant Pot Ribs Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Fall Off the Bone Instant Pot Ribs Recipe
Description
The ribs are seasoned with a blend of brown sugar, paprika, garlic and onion powders, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper, and salt, providing a balanced spice profile. Cooking them in the instant pot with apple juice and apple cider vinegar ensures the meat becomes tender and infused with subtle sweetness and acidity.
After pressure cooking, the ribs are served with a BBQ sauce made from store-bought BBQ sauce, ketchup, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a portion of the cooking liquid. This sauce simmers to combine flavors and can be thickened by omitting the cooking liquid addition if preferred. Broiling the ribs with the sauce gives a savory caramelized crust.
This recipe suits those seeking tender ribs quickly without slow smoking or oven roasting. It can be doubled without increasing cooking liquid and is adaptable to different rib cuts with adjusted pressure cook times. Natural pressure release is important to maintain tenderness.
Broiling is optional but recommended for added flavor and texture. Leftover ribs reheat well and the sauce can be modified to personal taste with varying spices and sweetness levels.
Ingredients
For the Spice Rub
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoons salt
For the Ribs
- 1 baby back pork ribs rack
- 1 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
For the BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce store bought
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce like Texas Pete
- 1/4 cup ribs cooking liquid see notes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the spice rub ingredients.
- Rinse ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the membrane on the back of the ribs.
- Season the baby back ribs generously on both sides with the spice rub.
- Place the trivet (or pressure cooker rack) in the bottom of your pressure cooker. Add the juice and the apple cider vinegar.
- Place the ribs inside the pressure cooker, standing up and wrapping around the pot. Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 23 minutes (25 if the ribs are meaty).
- Once done, allow the instant pot to naturally release for 5 minutes, then open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
- While the ribs are cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce. Place all the ingredients (except the ribs cooking liquid) in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the ribs are done, remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and add it to the sauce. Stir and simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and place them on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Brush them generously with the BBQ sauce (on both sides), and place them under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until slightly charred. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Add 1/4 cup of the liquid left in the instant pot after cooking the ribs to the BBQ sauce to enhance meaty flavor; this step can be omitted for thicker sauce.
- Broiling the ribs after saucing adds caramelization and flavor, but you can serve without broiling if preferred.
- The recipe can be doubled by increasing spices and sauce ingredients; cooking liquid volume remains the same, with an 8-minute increase in pressure cooking time.
- Use natural pressure release for 5 to 20 minutes depending on rib type to ensure tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1781mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 1664IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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