Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Name: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole Baby Back Ribs; 0.25 cup Barbecue Sauce; 1 cup Beef Broth; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Paprika; 2 tbsp Salt

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs come out fall-off-the-bone tender from a pressure-cooked spice rub, then get lacquered with barbecue sauce and finished briefly in the oven for a sticky, smoky glaze. The ribs are savory with a touch of heat from cayenne and chili powder, perfect for weeknight cookouts or game-day platters.

Prep10 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Mix kosher salt, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.
2

Cut the rib rack into 4 equal pieces; rub the spice mixture over all sides of each piece.
3

Pour broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Arrange the ribs in a teepee shape. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
5

Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Move the ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush barbecue sauce over all sides of the ribs.
6

Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip the ribs; continue baking until the meat pulls away from the bones easily, about 7 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).