Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Name: Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 racks Baby back ribs ((Each one is around 2.68 pounds)); 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1.5 cups Sweet honey BBQ sauce ((1 small bottle,18 oz, 510g))

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Simple and delicious instant pot BBQ ribs are great for lunch, dinner, potluck and party gatherings like smoked pulled pork, baked salmon, prime rib roast, char siu Chinese BBQ pork, baked whole chicken, roast duck. This instant pot BBQ baby back ribs recipe is simple, easy, juicy and tender that the meat falls off the bones. It's great to serve with french fries, corn or roasted potatoes as a side. Let's learn how to make instant pot BBQ ribs with detailed step by step photos and a video.

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cut BBQ baby back ribs on the long white plate

What are BBQ baby back ribs?

BBQ ribs are a popular main dish in America, especially during holidays such as memorial day, 4th of July and summer. It is usually made with pork ribs and baby back ribs are a type of pork ribs that come from the upper back or loin area of the pig. They are shorter and more curved than spareribs. In addition, they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio.

Besides, BBQ ribs can be prepared in a variety of styles, such as dry-rubbed, sauced, or a combination of both. When you marinate the ribs in a spice rub or a liquid marinade before cooking, it enhances the flavor. There are few ways to cook barbecue ribs. Personally, I have tried oven bake, grilled, smoked and instant pot BBQ ribs.

However, I still like to use an instant pot pressure cooker to make BBQ ribs because it’s simple, quick and easy. Also, the meat is tender, juicy and tasty. My family loves this simple instant pot BBQ ribs recipe. Therefore, I am going to share how to make this easy and quick fix BBQ ribs recipe for your dinner idea or party gatherings.

What are the ingredients for instant pot BBQ ribs?

The ingredients for the instant pot BBQ baby back ribs recipe are salt, garlic powder, black pepper, sweet honey BBQ sauce and baby back ribs. I am trying to keep it simple and use ingredients that are usually at home. However, you can add different herbs and seasonings according to your taste.

Cooking tips for how to cook BBQ baby back ribs in instant pot:

Wash and rinse the ribs. Then, dry the ribs with paper towels, flip the ribs and remove the membrane on the back.
After that, seasoning with salt and pepper by rubbing the salt and pepper on the ribs.
Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes before cooking. The best to marinate the ribs overnight or a few hours before cooking.
Put 1 cup of water and a rack into an instant pot. Next, put the ribs on the rack. Then, close the lid and vent and push the manual button to adjust time for 35 minutes and naturally release the pressure. (Don't open the lid until all the pressure is released.)
Put the ribs on a cookie sheet and brush sweet honey BBQ sauce around the ribs. Preheat the oven broil and change the rack to the top in the oven, so the ribs will be closer to the fire. Let it broil for 5-7 minutes.
After resting for a few minutes, cut the ribs and brush more sweet honey BBQ sauce before serving.

FAQs:

What kind of ribs do you use?

I like to use baby back ribs because they are smaller and the texture is tender. I have tried big size ribs and the meat is a little tougher compared to baby back ribs.

What kind of BBQ sauce do you recommend?

I like to use honey sweet BBQ sauce. You can use other flavors that are suitable to your taste.

Do I have to remove the membrane on the back of the baby back ribs?

It is best to remove the membrane because it is easy to cut the ribs and taste better.

Instructions for how to make BBQ baby back ribs in instant pot:

1. Wash or rinse 2 racks of the ribs (Each rack is around 2.68 pounds). Then, dry them with a paper towel. Flip the ribs at the back and remove the membrane.

garlic powder salt and black pepper in the container

2. After that, put 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of black pepper into a small container. Mix it well.

3. Next, rub the seasoning from step 2 on the ribs. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes before cooking. (It's best to let it marinate overnight or a few hours before cooking.)

water and a rack in the instant pot pressure cooker top view

4. Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot and put a rack in.

2 racks of marinated baby back ribs in the instant pot

5. Then, put the marinated baby back ribs on the rack. After that, close the lid and vent. Push the Manual button to adjust time for 35 minutes at high pressure and naturally release pressure. (Don't open the lid until all the pressure is released.)

6. Meanwhile, wrap foil around the tray.

cooked baby back ribs in the instant pot top view

7. When the ribs are done, open the lid.

2 racks of cooked baby back ribs on the tray with foil

8. The following step, take the cooked ribs out and put them on the tray with foil.

sweet honey BBQ sauce brush on the back of the cooked baby back ribs

9. Brush ½ cup of sweet honey BBQ sauce on the back of the cooked rib.

BBQ sauce brushed on the cooked baby back ribs top view

10. Then, flip the other side of the ribs and brush 1 cup of sweet honey BBQ sauce. Turn on the oven to broil for 5-7 minutes. (Change the rack to the top in the oven, so the ribs will be closer to the fire.)

instant pot broiled BBQ baby back ribs on the tray top view

11. After that, rest a few minutes before cutting it.

instant pot BBQ baby back ribs cut up on the white long plate top view

Enjoy this simple, tender and juicy instant pot BBQ baby back ribs recipe! Also, check out these prime rib roast, baked whole chicken, curry fish ball, pork bake rice, Korean ginseng chicken soup and red bean soup recipes.