Instant Pot Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
597 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Ribs
Description
This recipe uses baby back ribs seasoned with a mix of seasoning salt and barbecue dry rub. The ribs are placed coiled inside an Instant Pot with apple juice, apple cider vinegar, optional liquid smoke, and part of the BBQ sauce. They cook under high pressure for 25 minutes followed by a natural pressure release, resulting in tender, flavorful ribs partly submerged in a seasoned liquid.
After pressure cooking, the ribs are transferred to a baking sheet with a wire rack and brushed with the remaining BBQ sauce before broiling for 4 to 5 minutes. This final step caramelizes the sauce, creating a sticky, slightly charred exterior while keeping the interior moist.
The ribs can be served with extra BBQ sauce if desired. The recipe suggests adjusting cooking times slightly for larger spare ribs. Variations for finishing include grilling, air frying, or oven broiling to achieve the desired glaze and texture.
Storage notes recommend refrigerating cooked ribs in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days or freezing for up to 3 months. Reheating instructions involve thawing and warming wrapped in foil at low oven temperature, with additional sauce added for moistness.
Ingredients
- 3 lb baby back ribs or pork loin ribs*
- 6 cups apple juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or apple cider
- ½ tsp liquid smoke optional
- 1 tbsp seasoning salt (Johnny's or Lawry's)
- 2 Tbsp bbq dry rub
- 2/3 cup BBQ sauce Use a sweet BBQ sauce, or homemade, divided
Instructions
- Pat dry the rack of ribs with a paper towel and rub on your dry ingredients on both sides.
- In the Instant Pot, combine apple juice, vinegar, liquid smoke and 1/3 cup of bbq sauce.
- Coil the rack of ribs inside the with the bone-side facing the center. Ribs should all be partially submerged. Cook on high pressure for 25 min followed by a 10 min natural pressure release before manually releasing remaining pressure.
- Using two sets of tongs, carefully transfer ribs to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack with the meat side up. Brush the top and sides with the remaining 1/3 cup BBQ sauce. Broil in the center of the oven on high for 4-5 min*. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 min before serving. Serve with more BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- For larger spare ribs, increase Instant Pot cooking time by 5 to 10 minutes.
- After pressure cooking, finish ribs by broiling, grilling, or air frying to caramelize BBQ sauce.
- Store cooked ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat ribs wrapped in foil in a 250°F oven, brushing with sauce before warming to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 597kcal | 30% |
| Carbs | 27g | |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1396mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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