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Instant Pot Ribs
These easy Instant Pot ribs are tender fall-off-the-bone deliciousness! They're quick and easy to make too.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs about 1 ½ to 2 pounds
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke optional
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 6 tablespoons dry rub below
- barbecue sauce optional
Dry Rub
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the rack of ribs. Use a knife to lift the edge of the thin membrane from the back of the ribs and remove it.
- Cut the slab into 2-3 pieces that are small enough to fit into the Instant Pot. Coat each piece generously with the dry rub mixture, and massage it into the meat.
- Add a trivet or rack to the bottom of your Instant Pot and pour in broth or water, along with liquid smoke if using.
- Stand the ribs upright on the trivet, so they are not stacked on top of one another. Sprinkle sliced onion and garlic over the ribs.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and select manual high pressure. Set the timer for 22 minutes (25 minutes for extra meaty or side ribs).
- Once the timer goes off, allow the Instant Pot to natural-release for 5 minutes. Open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
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To Broil or Grill (optional)
- Turn the broiler on to high heat or the grill on to medium high heat.
- Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce (or olive oil/salt/pepper for dry ribs).
- If broiling, line a large baking pan with foil and place the ribs 4 to 6 inches from the broiler. If grilling, place the ribs directly on the grill. Cook until slightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Notes
- If you don't have a trivet, use balls of foil or thick slices of onion to prop the ribs out of the liquid.
- Leftover ribs can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244
(12%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2285IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2285IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.