These tender, sweet, and sticky baby back ribs with beer take 1 hour from prep to plate, thanks to the Instant Pot. If you like them spicy, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the dry rub.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
385 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Use a butter knife to cut into an edge of the rib racks. Use a paper towel to grab and lift off the silvery membranes.
Step 2
Combine brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in bowl. Coat the ribs generously with the dry rub.
Step 3
Transfer ribs to a broiling pan and generously coat with barbecue sauce.
Step 4
Cook in the broiler until barbeque sauce is bubbly and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 5
Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Pour in broth, root beer, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Place ribs on the trivet on their sides, with one inside the other. Close and lock the lid and make sure the vent is sealed. Select manual high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 6
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Step 7
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on the highest heat setting. Place a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
Ingredients
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 racks baby back pork ribs
12 fluid ounces root beer
0.25 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic salt (such as Lawry's®)
1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste
