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Mouthwatering Instant Pot BBQ Ribs - instant pot recipes

When I tell you these Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, I mean the kind where you pick one up and the meat just smiles at you before it slides right off. The Instant Pot works its magic fast, locking in all that smoky, tangy flavor without you hovering over a grill for hours. I’ve made these on busy weeknights when the day got away from me, and they still tasted like I’d been tending them all afternoon. That’s the beauty of good instant pot recipes – you can turn a regular dinner into something people remember, even if you started cooking at 6. The sauce clings to each bite, sweet with a little kick, and the ribs are juicy all the way through. So whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just you and a Netflix queue, these ribs will treat you right.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Instant Pot, Instant Pot Dinner Ideas, instant pot dinner recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes Easy, Instant Pot Recipes Healthy
Servings: 4
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs.
  2. Mix paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub seasoning mix all over the ribs.
  4. Pour water and apple cider vinegar into the Instant Pot.
  5. Place ribs in a trivet inside the pot.
  6. Seal and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  7. Quick release pressure carefully.
  8. Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
  9. Broil in oven for 5 minutes to caramelize.