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Pressure Cooker Ribs

Make these Pressure Cooker Ribs with homemade dry rub & BBQ sauce in less than an hour. Tender ribs with incredible depths of smoky & sweet flavors.

Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 - 4
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back ribs
  • 2 carrots , roughly chopped
  • 2 - 3 drops liquid smoke
Dry Rub for Ribs:
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (5g) chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons (4g) black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (2.4g) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2.8g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2.3g) cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) cumin seed , ground
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) fennel seed , ground
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper
BBQ Sauce for Ribs:
  • 1 medium onion , minced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 cup (250ml) ketchup
  • ½ cup (125ml) water
  • ⅛ cup (31ml) maple syrup
  • ⅛ cup (31ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (25g) brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Prepare Baby Back Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs with a butter knife and a paper towel.
  2. Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs: Mix all the dry rub ingredients and rub it all over the baby back ribs. Then, set aside while you prepare other ingredients.
  3. Pressure Cook Baby Back Ribs: Pour the homemade BBQ sauce into the pressure cooker. Add 2 – 3 drops of liquid smoke into the BBQ sauce. Place the baby back ribs into the BBQ sauce (see tips). *Pro Tip: If your Instant Pot is very sensitive to the "Burn Error", layer the Ketchup & Dijon mustard on top of the Ribs instead of mixing it into the BBQ sauce.Close lid and Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 16 – 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and Full Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.*Pro Tip: Adjust your cooking time according to your preference: 16 minutes (tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (fall off the bone).
  4. Preheat Oven: While the baby back ribs is cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat the oven to 450°F.
  5. Set Aside Baby Back Ribs: Carefully place the pressure cooked baby back ribs on a chopping board with kitchen tongs. Cover it with aluminum foil and set aside.
  6. Filter the Fat (Optional Step): Filter the BBQ sauce with a strainer and remove the fat with an oil separator.
  7. Reduce BBQ sauce: Place roughly chopped carrots into the BBQ sauce and bring your BBQ sauce to a simmer (Instant Pot: Press Sauté button once, then Adjust button to Saute Less Function).Continue to reduce and thicken the BBQ sauce by simmering until desired thickness (~6 - 8 mins). Occasionally, stir with a wooden spoon. Taste the seasoning of the BBQ sauce. Stir in more brown sugar and additional 1 – 2 drops of liquid smoke if necessary.
  8. Apply Sauce and Finish in Oven or Grill: Brush the homemade BBQ sauce all over the baby back ribs on all sides including the bones with a silicone basting brush. Place the baby back ribs in the oven on the top rack for 10 – 15 minutes.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the baby back ribs immediately with more homemade BBQ sauce along with the carrots.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1382mg (58%) Potassium 761mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 5783IU (116%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2- 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% Daily Value*

Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 1382mg 58%
Potassium 761mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 5783IU 116%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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