Best Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Recipes

INSTANT POT® BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl for the spice rub.
• Cut the rack of ribs into 4 equal portions. Rub all sides of each piece with spice rub.
• 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.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Move ribs to the baking sheet using tongs. Brush ribs on all sides with barbeque sauce.
• 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).

EASY INSTANT POT® BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Combine water, vinegar, and liquid smoke in the pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place rack in the bottom of the pot.
• Season baby back pork ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. Cut rack in half. Place ribs in a teepee formation onto the rack. Pour a little barbeque sauce onto each half and let run down the sides. Close and lock the lid.
• Select Meat setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Wait 15 minutes before releasing pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Place ribs onto the prepared baking pan and slather with barbeque sauce.
• Cook under the broiler for 5 minutes. Remove and immediately add more sauce.

TANGY INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the dry rub: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, mustard powder, salt, chili powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix well with a fork.
• Place the ribs on a cutting board and generously coat on all sides with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat.
• Add the apple cider vinegar and water to the basin of the Instant Pot.
• Place the rack insert in the bottom and set the ribs on the rack on their side, spiraling around the inside of the pot. Close the lid to the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is set to sealing. Select manual pressure and set the pressure to high. Set the timer for 28 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then set to venting to release the remaining pressure.
• While the ribs are cooking, make the barbecue sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper, honey, ginger, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar and mix well.
• When the ribs have about 10 minutes of cooking time left, arrange an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and turn the broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Transfer the ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with the barbecue sauce.
• Broil the ribs for 2-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to caramelize.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and brush with another coat of sauce.
• Slice into individual ribs and serve immediately with the remaining barbecue sauce alongside.
• Enjoy!

INSTANT POT STICKY HOISIN BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Cut meat between bones into individual ribs; season with kosher salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Whisk hoisin, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, and five-spice powder in cooker insert. Toss ribs in sauce to coat, then fit as many as possible in a single layer; set remaining ribs on top. Lock on lid, making sure steam release valve is in the proper sealed position. Select "Manual" and program for 12 minutes at high pressure.
• As soon as the time has elapsed, turn off cooker, "Quick Release" the steam, and unlock lid. The ribs should be tender enough to easily pierce with a sharp knife. Transfer ribs to a platter.
• Select "Sauté" and let cooking liquid simmer until reduced by about half, 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare a medium direct fire on a gas or charcoal grill (or preheat broiler). Brush ribs with sauce. Place ribs on grate directly over fire, meaty side down. Close lid and grill until browned and crisp in places, about 5 minutes (or transfer them to a baking sheet, meaty side up, and broil the same way).
• Return ribs to platter. Top with sea salt. Serve with remaining sauce alongside.
• Cooks' Note: For a fruitier spin on the sauce, substitute pineapple or orange juice for the honey and use a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes instead of the five-spice powder.

INSTANT POT® SWEET BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• 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.
• Combine brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in bowl. Coat the ribs generously with the dry rub.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transfer ribs to a broiling pan and generously coat with barbecue sauce.
• Cook in the broiler until barbeque sauce is bubbly and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.

COPYCAT CHILI'S INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the ribs: In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and white pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Season both sides of the baby back ribs with some of the dry rub, reserving the rest for another use.
• Add the water, liquid smoke, and apple cider vinegar to the basin of an Instant Pot. Place the rack insert in the bottom and set the ribs on the rack on their sides, spiraling around the inside of the pot.
• Close the lid of the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is set to sealing. Select manual pressure and set the pressure to high. Set the timer for 25 minutes. When the timer goes off, turn the machine to venting to release the pressure.
• Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, chipotle in adobo, chili powder and orange juice. Set aside.
• When the ribs have about 10 minutes of cook time left, arrange an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and turn the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Transfer the ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with the barbecue sauce.
• Broil the ribs for 2-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to caramelize.
• Enjoy!

INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Generously season the ribs with salt and pepper.
• Pour the apple cider vinegar and 1 ½ cups of water in the base of the Instant Pot.
• Insert the rack and place ribs on top. Seal lid on top and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to vent for about 10 minutes before removing the ribs from the pot.
• Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 425 degrees. Carefully, place the ribs on an aluminum foil lined sheet tray and brush both sides of the ribs with bbq sauce. Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes until the sauce is sticky.
• Slice ribs into sections and serve with additional bbq sauce.

BABY BACK RIBS IN AN INSTANT POT RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Add ribs to the Instant Pot®. Pour water into the bottom and 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce over the ribs. Set the pot to meat/stew - high pressure and adjust the time for 35 minutes. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. When finished, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes and then switch the valve to venting. Carefully remove the ribs with tongs and a spatula to a roasting pan (lined with foil) and then slather the ribs with BBQ sauce. Coat the bottom of the ribs first, flip them over and coat the top. Place them meat side up in 400°F oven for 20 to 25 min to allow the BBQ sauce to properly caramelize (YUM). Remove from oven and carefully plate as these ribs are fall off the bone.

INSTANT POT STICKY HOISIN BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Preparation Cut meat between bones into individual ribs; season with kosher salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Whisk hoisin, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, and five-spice powder in cooker insert. Toss ribs in sauce to coat, then fit as many as possible in a single layer; set remaining ribs on top. Lock on lid, making sure steam release valve is in the proper sealed position. Select "Manual" and program for 12 minutes at high pressure.
• As soon as the time has elapsed, turn off cooker, "Quick Release" the steam, and unlock lid. The ribs should be tender enough to easily pierce with a sharp knife. Transfer ribs to a platter.
• Select "Sauté" and let cooking liquid simmer until reduced by about half, 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare a medium direct fire on a gas or charcoal grill (or preheat broiler). Brush ribs with sauce. Place ribs on grate directly over fire, meaty side down. Close lid and grill until browned and crisp in places, about 5 minutes (or transfer them to a baking sheet, meaty side up, and broil the same way).
• Return ribs to platter. Top with sea salt. Serve with remaining sauce alongside.
• Cooks' Note: For a fruitier spin on the sauce, substitute pineapple or orange juice for the honey and use a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes instead of the five-spice powder.

INSTANT POT GINGER-LIME BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Place a trivet with handles in the Instant Pot. Add the broth and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs. Cut the ribs into 4 sections. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ginger, garlic, pink salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the ribs. Arrange the ribs on the trivet.
• Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve. Set the pot to HIGH pressure for 25 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, use a natural release to depressurize.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, butter, sesame oil, lime zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat just until the butter melts, about 2 minutes.
• Adjust an oven rack to 6 inches from the heat source. Preheat the broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
• Open the Instant Pot and transfer the ribs, meaty-side down, to the prepared baking sheet (discard the cooking liquid from the pot). Brush the ribs with some of the sauce. Broil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the ribs over. Brush with more sauce. Broil until browned and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• In a small bowl, toss together all ingredients for the slaw.
• To serve, brush the ribs with any remaining sauce and sprinkle with the green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with slaw.

INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Remove the lining from the bottom side of the ribs by running a butter knife under the skin and then using a paper towel to grip and remove completely. Mix rub ingredients together and rub onto the ribs. Or rub Neely's BBQ Seasoning onto the ribs. Place the rack in your pressure cooker and place the ribs inside the pot, standing on their side, wrapping around the inside of the pot. Pour in the water, apple cider, and liquid smoke (if using), being careful to not wash off any of the seasonings. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed. Press the Meat button and set to 25 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest of the way. Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and set on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush down with your favorite BBQ sauce, and pop under the broiler for 5 minutes, but keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. NOTE: You can double the recipe, by wrapping the second rack of ribs around the first. Just double the spices, but keep the same amount of liquid underneath.

BABY BACK RIBS - INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Start with the sauce. This is my recipe and I made a double batch for the ribs. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/no-cook-bbq-sauce-by-maggie.html
• Cut the ribs into sections .. I did 3 or 4 bones per section. Salt and pepper to taste if desired.
• I sprayed the inside of my pot with cooking spray simply because I am so used to spraying when using a sugary sauce due to it's admirable ability to stick and burn. As it turned out I'm not so sure I needed to do that .. so you choose .. to spray or not to spray !
• Place the rack inside the instant pot. Lay the ribs on top of the rack. I just laid them kind of sprawled out and overlapping each other.
• Pour half of the sauce over the ribs. Grab each section of ribs and roll them over in the sauce. Add about 1/3 cup of water to the bottom of the pot.
• Set the control panel to pressure cook .. set the timer for 22 minutes. Place the lid on and lock in place. Be sure the vent is moved to the seal position.
• Walk away and let it do it's thing.l
• When the 22 minutes is up .. leave everything alone for 12 minutes. After that 12 minutes is up, turn the valve to release and when it's done open the lid.
• At this point you can either serve them as they are .. or you can do as we did and pop them under the broiler for a couple of minutes to caramelize that delicious sauce.
• You will have diluted sauce in the bottom of the pot and I suggest using that to baste those ribs while they are under the broiler. If you prefer you can use some of the leftover sauce that you made.
• Serve hot with copious amounts of napkins and wet wipes!

TANGY INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the dry rub: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, mustard powder, salt, chili powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix well with a fork.
• Place the ribs on a cutting board and generously coat on all sides with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat.
• Add the apple cider vinegar and water to the basin of the Instant Pot.
• Place the rack insert in the bottom and set the ribs on the rack on their side, spiraling around the inside of the pot. Close the lid to the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is set to sealing. Select manual pressure and set the pressure to high. Set the timer for 28 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then set to venting to release the remaining pressure.
• While the ribs are cooking, make the barbecue sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper, honey, ginger, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar and mix well.
• When the ribs have about 10 minutes of cooking time left, arrange an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and turn the broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Transfer the ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with the barbecue sauce.
• Broil the ribs for 2-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to caramelize.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and brush with another coat of sauce.
• Slice into individual ribs and serve immediately with the remaining barbecue sauce alongside.
• Enjoy!

INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Remove the clear skin from the underside of the ribs. I use a paring knife to get an opening under the skin on the wide end of the rack, Then I use my finger to enlarge opening. When I can grab it with a paper towel I pull toward the narrow end.
• Put a cooling rack into a large pan to keep ribs above the pan. Sprinkle liberally on both sides of the ribs and rub to get seasoning well distributed. Place ribs on the rack and place in the refrigerator, uncovered for a minimum of 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Mix liquid ingredients.
• Place ribs into the Instant Pot with the meaty side against the side of the pan and on their edge. I curled the racks to fit into the pot.
• Carefully pour the liquid into the pot making sure to not pour over the rub on the ribs.
• Put the lid on the pot, and be sure your valve is set to "Sealing". Select the "pressure Cook" setting for 30 minutes (add another 5 minutes if you want "fall off the bone" ribs.) When pressure cook time beeps allow the pot to do a natural release for another 15 minutes. Carefully manually release the remaining pressure.
• Heat your oven to "Broil". Place ribs back onto the cooling rack in the pan, lined with foil, that you used to let them air dry. Use your favorite barbecue sauce (I use "Sweet Baby Ray's Brown sugar and Hickory sauce.)
• Broil the ribs about 8-10 minutes. Watch closely. You want a nice char, but do not want the surface to start to burn.