Easiest Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
Tender, juicy baby back ribs cooked effortlessly in an Instant Pot, infused with rich barbecue flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (approximately 3-4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by removing the membrane from the back of the ribs to make them tender and allow flavors to penetrate better.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this mixture generously over the ribs.
- Cut the rib racks into halves or thirds for easy fitting into the Instant Pot.
- Pour the apple cider vinegar and water into the Instant Pot, generating steam for cooking.
Cooking
- Place the rack of ribs inside the pot, close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and select manual or pressure cook for 25 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to venting to release remaining steam.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and brush them with barbecue sauce. Optionally, broil them in the oven for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Slice the ribs and serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
Adjust the barbecue sauce sweetness to your liking. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to three months.