Best Pressure Cooker Sticky BBQ Ribs Ever

Cooking baby back ribs in an Instant Pot over apple cider seals in the sweetness after dunking in garlicky barbecue sauce and baking to sticky perfection.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 553 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 quarts apple cider
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 2 racks baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs
• 2 (12 ounce) bottles BBQ sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is set, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Step 3

Pour apple cider into an 8-quart multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) to about 1/2 inch below the rack line. Stir in garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Place rack into pot; heat cider completely. Place ribs on rack.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a roasting rack.

Step 6

Pour about 2 cups barbecue sauce into a large cup. Add garlic, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Purée with an immersion blender until completely smooth. Stir into remaining barbecue sauce in a large bowl. Set aside until room temperature.

Step 7

Remove ribs carefully; drain cooking liquid. Fully submerge each rib into barbecue sauce. Place on roasting rack so they are not touching. Brush extra sauce on top to make them extra sticky.