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Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs

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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
Pressure Cooker Sweet Baby Back Ribs
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Move the ribs to a broiling pan and generously brush with barbecue sauce.

  7. 7

    Broil until the barbecue sauce is bubbly and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.