Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
These Instant Pot baby back ribs come out tender and full of flavor in a fraction of the time it would take in a traditional oven or smoker. The combination of a savory dry rub and a rich barbecue sauce delivers that deep, slow-cooked taste without the wait.
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Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 1175kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs if it hasn’t been done. Use a knife or your fingernail to lift it, then pull it off with a paper towel.3 pounds pork ribs
- Mix salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pour apple juice, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, and 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.1/2 cup apple juice, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- Place a trivet in the pot. Stand the ribs up on their side in a circle with the meat facing out.
- Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes.
- Use tongs to remove the ribs carefully from the pot.
- Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides with barbecue sauce, focusing on the meaty side.1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce starts to caramelize and crisp up. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, slice into segments, and serve with extra sauce if you like.
Notes
- A person typically eats about half to one rack of baby back ribs in a sitting, which translates to roughly one pound of ribs per person. That may seem like a lot by weight, but it's worth remembering that ribs are mostly bone with a layer of meat attached.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pound | Calories: 1175kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 254mg | Sodium: 2530mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.