Instant Pot Ribs (Pressure Cooker)

Let’s talk about making the best ribs in pressure cooker. These instant pot ribs are delicious, flavorful, and tender. To top it off, you get it done in little more than 30 minutes.

For this recipe, I used baby back ribs, with a dry rub, before mixing them well with barbecue sauce.

Ribs in Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

Many people are scared of making an attempt to barbecue ribs at home – this is because they are scared of what the outcome would be.

Not just that, some don’t want to try it out due to the time it will take and the stress of making the best ribs in an oven. So, they are discouraged from making the move.

Making a rib dish should not be that difficult, it should not be that time-consuming, and it should be a lot less stressful. With this baby back ribs in instant pot recipe, your fears are gone.

With an instant pot, you don’t even have to cut your meats into small slices. You only need to cut them into sizable fits into your pressure cooker pot.

They (instant pot/pressure cooker) cook your meats, regardless of the size to tender in record time. This is just the perfect recipe for you for your ribs in a pressure cooker.

Special Features of this Instant Pot Ribs Recipe

Let me show you the special features of these ribs in a pressure cooker and why you will love them.

Amazing Flavor

The flavor will get you salivating. For this recipe, I made use of apple juice, BBQ sauce, and a homemade dry rub.

Tender Ribs

With this recipe, you have a tender recipe that is well-cooked in the instant pot.

Quick and Easy

Who doesn’t like to get a tasty meal in record time? With this recipe, you have a flavorful, tender, and delicious meal in record time.

Coupled with that, the recipe is quite easy to make and it is hands-free, with little effort in preparing it. Before you know it, your food is ready in 30 minutes.

What Types of Ribs can be made in an Instant Pot?

There are a whole lot of ribs that you can make in an instant pot. Let me tell you the ones I have tried before. Also, they all turned out well – delicious, tender and flavorful.

Baby Backs

These ribs cook faster than other ribs, this is because they are less weighty and leaner. Hence, getting a tender rib from them is possible in a shorter period.

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are also a perfect rib type that can be cooked in a pressure cooker.

Beef Ribs

You can also cook beef ribs in an instant pot.

Spareribs

Spareribs are perfect for a pressure cooker. You get to cook it a bit longer than others because it contains more bone and more fat. They are also richer and have more flavors.

What Type of Ribs did I use for this Recipe?

For this recipe, I used the baby back ribs. The spare ribs are also another type of ribs you could use, although it takes a few more minutes to get tendered than the baby back ribs.

• For a baby back rib, it gets done in 30 minutes.
• For sparerib, it gets done in 35 minutes.

Removing Membrane from Ribs

Before cooking, you should remove the membrane from your meat. Some shops would have done that before selling them, while some do not do this.

Removing the membrane from your rib is not a difficult task. You can get it done in 1 or 2 minutes. How do you go about this?

• Turn the ribs to make the meaty part face down.
• Remove the membrane by sliding your finger or butter knife under the membrane (just yank it off – no special skills required).

Best Side Dish for Pressure Cooker Ribs

Here are the best side dishes you can serve with ribs:

Creamed Corn

This homemade creamed corn recipe is full of flavor, creamy, and made with fresh corn. It is a perfect side dish for ribs in an instant pot.

Green Beans Almondine

A fanciful green bean recipe that is quite simple to make. It makes a great side dish for ribs in an instant pot.

Coleslaw

This is a perfect combo dish for pressure cooker ribs. You will definitely long for more.

Succotash

This side dish is a great fit for ribs in a pressure cooker. This side dish contains lima beans, bacon, corn kernels, corned beef, etc.

Ribs in Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Recipe

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the ribs

• 1 rack baby back ribs
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 ½ cup apple juice

For the spice rub

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the BBQ Sauce

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup barbecue sauce (bought from the store)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions

• Mix the spice ingredients in a small bowl.
• Dry the ribs with paper towels after rinsing.
• Remove the membrane from the ribs.
• Season the baby back ribs well with the dry rub. Do this for both sides of the rib.
• Place the pressure cooker rack or the instant pot trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker/instant pot.
• Pour the apple cider vinegar and the juice.
• Put the ribs inside the pot. Ensure it is standing around the pot.
• Shut the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on HIGH for 25 minutes.
• While cooking the ribs, you should prepare the BBQ sauce by placing all the ingredients in a small saucepan and stirring to mix well. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes on a stovetop, while stirring it from time to time.
• After that, let the instant pot release naturally for about 5 minutes, and then open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
• Now, remove ¼ of the cooking liquid in the instant pot and add to the BBQ sauce. Cook and repeatedly stir for about 5 minutes.
• Now, place the ribs on an aluminum foil sheet, brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce on both sides and place under the instant pot broiler for another 5 minutes.
• Serve with the BBQ sauce you have remaining.

Notes

For me, I prefer broiling the ribs. You can as well just spread BBQ sauce on the ribs and serve if you don’t like broiling.

Final Thoughts on Ribs in Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot Ribs)

Cooking ribs in a pressure cooker is not as difficult as you might have initially thought. With an instant pot, making your dish just got easier.

I would like to know what you feel about this sumptuous and flavorful meal.