Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs

from spendwithpennies.com
60 min
4 servings

These easy Instant Pot ribs are tender fall-off-the-bone deliciousness! They're quick and easy to make too.

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 1 ½- 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup broth (or water)
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 6 tablespoons dry rub
  • barbecue sauce (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse and pat dry the rack of ribs. Use a knife to lift the edge of the thin membrane from the back of the ribs and remove it.

  2. 2

    Cut the slab into 2-3 pieces that are small enough to fit into the Instant Pot. Coat each piece generously with the dry rub mixture, and massage it into the meat.

  3. 3

    Add a trivet or rack to the bottom of your Instant Pot and pour in broth or water, along with liquid smoke if using.

  4. 4

    Stand the ribs upright on the trivet, so they are not stacked on top of one another. Sprinkle sliced onion and garlic over the ribs.

  5. 5

    Close the Instant Pot lid and select manual high pressure. Set the timer for 22 minutes (25 minutes for extra meaty or side ribs).

  6. 6

    Once the timer goes off, allow the Instant Pot to natural-release for 5 minutes. Open the valve to release any remaining pressure.

  7. 7

    Turn the broiler on to high heat or the grill on to medium high heat.