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Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

These fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs are so tender, sticky, and flavorful. You won't believe how easy they are to make. They cook in your pressure cooker in less than 30 minutes. Quick, easy and so delicious. Add a side of potato salad to make your meal complete.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Instant Pot, Main Dishes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dry Rub:
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
For the Ribs:
  • 2 lb baby back ribs racks, rinsed
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 3 cups barbecue sauce, divided

Method
 

For the Dry Rub:
  1. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, chili powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, ground pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper. Mix spices together. Set aside.
For the Ribs:
  1. Rinse ribs and pat dry with a paper towel. Remove any fat membrane from bottom of rack of ribs. Season ribs with dry rub mixture on both sides.
  2. Add apple juice in pressure cooker. Place metal trivet in pot and put ribs upright wrapping in a circle.
  3. Place lid on pressure cooker. Select "Manual/Pressure Cook" setting. Adjust pressure to "high". Set time for 25 minutes and set spout to "sealing".
  4. Preheat broiler on oven. Line a backing sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  5. After finished, do a "quick-release" according to manufacturer's instructions. Place ribs on prepared baking sheet. Brush 2 cups of barbecue sauce over ribs until well coated.
  6. Place into oven and broil for about 5 minutes until sauce caramelizes.
  7. Serve immediately. Add remaining barbecue sauce over ribs.

Notes

Suggested Sides: