Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs

Cook spicy-sweet baby back ribs in your Instant Pot and finish them up under the broiler for a dinner that will be a winner with your family.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 415 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 racks baby back ribs, membranes removed
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup chili powder
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Broil ribs until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Mix brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika together in a bowl using a fork, breaking up any large clumps. Rub spice mixture over both sides of ribs.

Step 4

Place a steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour water and cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot. Lower ribs into the pot by curving them around the edge. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place ribs on the foil. Top with barbeque sauce.