Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs
Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a glossy, caramelized barbecue finish. A brown sugar–chili rub brings balanced heat, while root beer, broth, and a touch of liquid smoke create a deep, rounded sweetness. Serve for casual dinners or game-day spreads when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Slide a butter knife under an edge of the rib racks. Use a paper towel to grip and pull off the silvery membrane.
- 2
Mix brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub.
- 3
Set the trivet in the Instant Pot. Pour in broth, root beer, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Stand the ribs on the trivet on their sides, nesting one inside the other. Close and lock the lid, ensuring the vent is sealed. Choose manual high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Let the pressure release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler to its highest setting. Place a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
- 6
Move the ribs to a broiling pan and generously brush with barbecue sauce.
- 7
Broil until the barbecue sauce is bubbly and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Calories 723.66 kcal High 36%
- Protein 69.24 g Good Source 138%
- Carbohydrate 24.56 g 9%
- Total Fat 36.24 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 13.08 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 245.55 mg High 82%
- Sodium 670.8 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 21.27 g --
- Added Sugars 14.39 g High 29%
- Calcium 103.25 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 1058.56 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 30.28 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, and Beef Broth. Each serving provides about 723.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, Black Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 723.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 723.66 calories and 69.24 g of protein, or 138% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 670.8 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.08 g (65% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.39 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and 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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