Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender deliver a deep, smoky-sweet bite with a brown sugar and chili-spice rub that melts into the meat. Pressure cooking turns the ribs succulent in under an hour, then a quick broil caramelizes a sticky barbecue glaze. Great for weeknight dinners or game-day platters when you want big rib flavor without the long wait.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika with a fork, breaking up any large clumps.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture over both sides of the ribs.
- 4
Set a steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour water and cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot.
- 5
Lower the ribs into the pot by curving them around the edge. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 6
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 7
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place the ribs on the foil. Top with barbecue sauce.
- 8
Broil the ribs until the sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 750.85 kcal High
- Protein 69.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 29.96 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.85 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.21 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 246.67 mg High
- Sodium 722.83 mg High
- Fiber 1.6 g Low Source
- Sugar 25.24 g High
- Added Sugar 13.16 g High
- Calcium 121.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.15 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1131.0 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 46.43 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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