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Instant Pot Ribs (Sweet & Spicy BBQ flavor)

Instant Pot Ribs are sweet, spicy and fall apart tender - in a fraction of the usual time! Just 25 minutes at high pressure, and a zap in a hot oven for 10 minutes, and dinner is SERVED! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Rub
  • 2 tablespoons paprika smoked
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon prepared chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Ribs
  • 1 rack St Louis Style ribs
  • 1 cup chicken stock
Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon tsp cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

Instructions

Sauce
    Cup of Yum
  1. Combine all the sauce ingredients into a saucepan and simmer over a medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes. Be careful not to burn - don't leave it unattended.
Ribs
  1. Take a dull knife, slide the tip under the membrane on the back of each rack, and loosen it. Take the corner of it and pry off the entire membrane from the back of the ribs.
  2. Mix the rub ingredients together until well blended.
  3. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs, and massage into the meat.  
  4. Cut your ribs to fit your instant pot (I cut a normal sized rack into three pieces)
  5. Place the trivet in the instant pot, pour in a cup of water or stock.
  6. Set the instant pot at high pressure, for 25 minutes.
  7. Close the lid, and the vent to seal.
  8. Heat oven to 450F
  9. When instant pot is done, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release. 
  10. Remove the ribs from the instant pot and put them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or tinfoil.
  11. Baste ribs liberally with sauce, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven.
  13. Baste with more sauce or serve sauce on the side.
  14. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 2444mg (102%) Potassium 834mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 3185IU (64%) Vitamin C 3.6mg (4%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 2444mg 102%
Potassium 834mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 3185IU 64%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

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