Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Tender Instant Pot baby back ribs made with spice-rubbed pork ribs cooked in a pressure cooker and brushed with BBQ sauce until sticky and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 rack baby back pork ribs
• 1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup barbeque sauce, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 3

Cut rack of ribs into 4 equal portions. Rub all sides of each piece with spice mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Turn ribs and continue baking until meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 7 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 5

Pour broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add ribs in a teepee formation. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush ribs on all sides with barbeque sauce.