Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
These fall off the bone, Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are full of flavor and can be made in 25 minutes, right inside the Instant Pot!
Y’all, if you haven’t tried Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs yet, then you are missing out!
I mean, it’s no secret that I’m obsessed with my Instant Pot, but I am not exaggerating when I say that these Baby Back Ribs are delicious!
Like fall off the bone good!
Not to mention, with two little ones two and under, it’s perfect on busy weeknights!
The first time that I made these bad boys, I couldn’t believe that in only 25 minutes, I had fall-off-the-bone ribs that tasted just like they came off of the grill.
Look, I know you may be reading this like ‘yeah right!” – and I get it!
I once was skeptical of the magic that is the instant pot, but trust me, this is the recipe that will change your mind!
Not to mention, this is the perfect, easy recipe for the upcoming spring and summer months!
Okay, I’m done hyping it up!
Here’s what you need to try it for yourself:
– Baby Back Ribs
– Rub (ingredients in the recipe)
– Water
– Worcestershire Sauce
– Apple Cider Vinegar
-Barbecue Sauce
-Liquid Smoke
The first thing you want to do is wash the ribs and remove the membrane that you can find on the back side of the ribs.
Pat your ribs dry with a paper towel and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Next, it’s time to add the rub!
After a lot of trial and error, my hubby and I finally came up with the perfect combination of spices to use as our ‘rub’ for these ribs!
And y’all, it’s soooo good!
Plus you probably already have each of these spices already in your pantry.
Once you’ve generously coated your ribs with the rub, add the liquid mixture to the bottom of the instant pot.
Next, put the steam rack inside and place your ribs on top.
Try your best to keep your ribs from touching the liquid at the bottom of the pan!
Cook your ribs on the manual setting for 25mins and allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes.
You could always do a quick release, but I found that doing the natural release first keeps the ribs nice and tender.
These ribs were so tender that they broke in half as we pulled them out of the Instant Pot!
The next few steps are crucial to getting that delicious, fresh-off-of-the-grill flavor.
First, turn to the broil setting on your oven.
Next, add the liquid smoke to your favorite barbecue sauce and mix well.
Then coat your ribs with the barbecue sauce mixture.
Once your ribs are good and saucy place them in the oven and broil them until you get a nice glaze on top.
Then simply remove them from the oven, let them cool for a sec, and prepare to be amazed by how delicious these ribs are!
There you have it!
Mouthwatering, fall off the bone, Baby Back Ribs right in the Instant Pot!
These are always a hit with my family and they go with anything – especially these cabbage steaks or this easy air fryer corn on the cob! Making them the perfect go-to meal for busy moms.
Have you ever tried Baby Back Ribs in the Instant Pot?
If not, you have to try this recipe! It’s a game-changer!
Tried this recipe?
Let me know what you think in the comments!
I can’t wait to share more Instant Pot recipes!
Enjoy!
-Kermilia
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
These fall off the bone, Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are full of flavor and can be made in 25 minutes right inside the Instant Pot!
Ingredients
- 2lbs Baby Back Ribs
- 1 1/2 Cup of BBQ Sauce
- 1tbsp Liquid Smoke
- 1tbsp Parsley
- 1tbsp Paprika
- 1tbsp Onion Powder
- 1tbsp Garlic Salt
- 1tbsp Salt
- 1tbsp Pepper
- 3/4 Cup of Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1tbsp Worcheshire Sauce
Instructions
- Wash ribs, remove membrane, pat dry with a paper towel and place on foil lined baking sheet.
- Create the rub (combine parsley, paprika, onion powder, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and light brown sugar and mix well.).
- Coat the front and back of ribs with the rub.
- Add water, apple cider vinegar, and worcheshire sauce to the Instant Pot.
- Place the steam rack inside on the Instant and put the ribs on top.
- Place lid on Instant Pot in the sealing position, press manual, and cook for 25 minutes.
- Do a 10 minute natural release and then quick release.
- Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and place them on a clean foil lined baking sheet.
- Combine barbecue sauce and Liquid Smoke and mix well.
- Rub the barbecue sauce on the ribs and broil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve.
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where do I find liquid smoke? never heard of it! can’t wait to try this yummy recipe!
Hey Amanda! You can find it as most grocery stores! We got ours from Publix but I think Walmart carries it too! It’s a total game changer!
I only have 1.6 lbs of ribs, will the recipe still work?
Hey Katherine, the recipe should still work just fine with 1.6lbs. Although, you may be able to get away with using less BBQ sauce.
Made these, I don’t even eat meat! My husband NEVER orders ribs…they were amazing according to him! Super simple and I love how much he loved them, can’t wait to make for family and company!!
Hey Kathy! I’m so so glad to hear that your hubby enjoyed these ribs!! They’re sooo easy and so good! One of my favorite instant pot meals!
Awesome! These were my first instant pot recipe and they were sooo good! I did everything exactly except for the liquid smoke because I didn’t have any. They came out perfect! Thank you so much 😀
Hey Brooke! Yay!! I’m SO glad that you liked them! These are literally one of my favorite things to make in the instant pot! 💗
Great recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Kelsey!! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Hi! I hope you see this soon…lol! Low pressure or high for 25 minutes?
Hey Jenn! I use the ‘manual’ option and cook them for 25mins. Hope this helps! And I hope you enjoy them!
I don’t have a “manual” option in my IP. Would it just be the pressure cook button?
Hey Lori! Yup, the ‘pressure cook’ button would work the same. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Pressure cook on high or low?
Hey!
I always pressure cook on high. If pressure cooking on low, you may have to add additional cook time. Hope this helps!