Best Pressure Cooker Sticky BBQ Ribs Ever

These pressure-cooker (Instant Pot) BBQ baby back ribs are sweet and sticky from apple cider and a garlicky barbecue sauce — this is the best recipe ever.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 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

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

Step 3

Pour apple cider into an 8-quart multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) to about ½ inch below the rack line. Stir in garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper; place rack into Pot. Turn on the cooker and select the Steam function according to the manufacturer's instructions; heat cider completely. Place ribs on rack. Close and lock the lid.

Step 4

Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Pour about 2 cups barbecue sauce into a large measuring 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 6

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

Step 7

Carefully remove ribs; drain and discard cooking liquid. Fully submerge each rib into barbecue sauce; place on the prepared roasting rack, making sure they are not touching. Brush extra sauce on top to make them extra sticky.