Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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).
- Calories 676.69 kcal High 34%
- Protein 70.58 g Good Source 141%
- Carbohydrate 12.63 g 5%
- Total Fat 36.01 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 13.1 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 244.49 mg High 82%
- Sodium 715.47 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 2.31 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 7.96 g --
- Added Sugars 4.63 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 120.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.03 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1139.94 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 23.51 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 676.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 676.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs healthy?
- Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 676.69 calories and 70.58 g of protein, or 141% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 715.47 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.1 g (66% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.63 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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