Instant Pot Ribs from Frozen

This frozen ribs Instant Pot dinner is quickly made with hickory smoke seasoned baby back ribs cooked until tender, then broiled with barbecue sauce.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons hickory smoke seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Red Rocks)
• 1 rack frozen baby back ribs, membrane removed and cut into 4 slabs
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup barbecue sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Set the trivet inside.

Step 2

Sprinkle hickory smoke seasoning liberally over frozen ribs; set ribs on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid.

Step 3

Preheat the oven broiler. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 4

Transfer ribs to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with barbecue sauce. Broil until glazed, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 6

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.