Fall off the bone ribs! Mmm Mmm Mmm, there is noting better! This Instant Pot recipe for ribs will become an instant favorite!
Ribs
Ribs are delicious. And now you can cook them quickly in your Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Brush
Ingredients
- 1-2 Racks Ribs (Pork or Beef)
- 1 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Light brown sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Apple Juice (or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1 Cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
- Rubs seasonings over both sides of ribs.
- Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of the instant pot.
- Add water, apple juice (or apple cider vinegar) and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for that great smokey flavor).
- Place the ribs upright, with the meat side facing out. If you’re using one large rack of ribs, then circle them around the pot.
- Secure lid and close vent.
- Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
- Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet and slather them in BBQ sauce.
- Optional: broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
Notes
Drink Selection
If making beef ribs I find Apothic Red goes great! If making Pork Ribs the Apothic White works best. Not a wine drinker? Try a nice cream ale beer such as Kilkenny.
Ribs
Ribs are delicious. And now you can cook them quickly in your Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Brush
Ingredients
- 1-2 Racks Ribs (Pork or Beef)
- 1 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Light brown sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Apple Juice (or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1 Cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
- Rubs seasonings over both sides of ribs.
- Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of the instant pot.
- Add water, apple juice (or apple cider vinegar) and liquid smoke (optional, but recommended for that great smokey flavor).
- Place the ribs upright, with the meat side facing out. If you’re using one large rack of ribs, then circle them around the pot.
- Secure lid and close vent.
- Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
- Carefully remove ribs to a large, foil-lined baking sheet and slather them in BBQ sauce.
- Optional: broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
Notes
Drink Selection
If making beef ribs I find Apothic Red goes great! If making Pork Ribs the Apothic White works best. Not a wine drinker? Try a nice cream ale beer such as Kilkenny.