Mind-Blowing Instant Pot Ribs

These baby back ribs made in the Instant Pot are fall-off-the-bone good!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupwater

  • ½cupapple cider vinegar

  • 1tablespoonliquid smoke flavoring

  • 1rackbaby back pork ribs

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1(12 ounce) bottlebarbeque sauce, divided

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine water, vinegar, and liquid smoke in the pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Place rack in the bottom of the pot.

  2. Season baby back pork ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. Cut rack in half. Place ribs in a teepee formation onto the rack. Pour a little barbeque sauce onto each half and let run down the sides. Close and lock the lid.

  3. Select Meat setting according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Wait 15 minutes before releasing pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Place ribs onto the prepared baking pan and slather with barbeque sauce.

  6. Cook under the broiler for 5 minutes. Remove and immediately add more sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Cholesterol
58mg
19%
Sodium
705mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
15g
Protein
12g
Vitamin C
1mg
3%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
287mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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