Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs

These tender Instant Pot ribs are sweet, spicy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious. They're ready in less than an hour for a family-pleasing dinner!

• 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

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Rub spice mixture over both sides of ribs.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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 8

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 barbecue sauce.