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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Tender, flavorful, and tasty Instant Pot Ribs, ready in under an hours! A great, easy meal made in the pressure cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Broil 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Coarse Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder or granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1-2 racks baby back pork ribs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke *optional
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce *optional

Instructions
 

  • Remove membranes from the back of ribs. (Tip: Use a paper towel to pull the membrane back.)
  • Make the seasoning rub and rub over both sides of ribs.
  • Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of your Instant Pot.
  • Add water, apple juice (or apple cider vinegar) and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for a nice smoky flavor).
  • Stand the ribs upright inside the Instant Pot, with the meat side facing out. If you’re using one large rack of ribs or more than one smaller rack, circle them around the pot.
  • Secure lid and close the sealing valve.
  • Press the manual button, set high pressure and set the pot to cook for 25 minutes.
  • When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
  • Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet to broil. If desired, brush on the amount of BBQ sauce that suits your preference.
  • Optional: broil them in the oven for 5-6 minutes to crisp the edges and caramelize bbq sauce.

Notes

*For spare ribs - which are meatier and can be tougher, add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.