Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Saucy, smoky and oh so tender, these Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are a family favorite. The quickest, easiest and tastiest ribs you'll ever make!
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 579kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce divided
Instructions
- Remove the membrane from the back side of the ribs. Use a knife to loosen and then pull the membrane down the back of the ribs with your fingers.
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, granulated garlic, chili powder, onion powder, mustard powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Whisk together.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the ribs.
- With the sauté feature on, cook bacon just until it starts to brown and the fat starts to render.
- Turn the instant pot to warm setting. Place the trivet in the pot. Place the ribs inside the pot on top of the trivet wrapping around in a circle. Pour water into pot.
- Press "manual" setting, cover and seal the pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 23 minutes. Do a 5 minute natural release and then release the remaining pressure.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce over the top of the ribs. Place under the broiler for 5- 6 minutes or until the sauce starts to caramelize.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce, slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition facts for estimation purposes only.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 40.5g | Saturated Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1654mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 16.6g