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Instant Pot Ribs with BBQ Sauce Recipe

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This Instant Pot Ribs recipe delivers tender, flavorful pork ribs cooked quickly using pressure cooking, then finished under the broiler for a caramelized BBQ glaze. A simple homemade dry rub enhances the meat with paprika, garlic, onion, chili powder, salt, and pepper, making an easy yet delicious meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Ribs and Dry Rub

  • 1 rack pork ribs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Liquid & Sauce

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ribs: Remove the thin white membrane from the back of the ribs by running a butter knife underneath it and using a paper towel to grip and pull it off. This ensures tenderness.
  2. Make the dry rub and season: Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  3. Set up the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot’s inner pot and place the metal trivet inside to keep the ribs elevated.
  4. Arrange the ribs: Stand the ribs upright on the trivet with the rib bones running vertically. You can lean them against the pot’s sides. If the rack is whole, curve it to fit; if cut in half, slabs can touch.
  5. Pressure cook the ribs: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the steam release valve to sealing. Select high pressure and cook baby back ribs for 25 minutes (or spare ribs for 35 minutes).
  6. Release pressure: Allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure by switching the valve to venting. For spare ribs, allow full natural release.
  7. Broil for glaze: Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil in the oven for 3-6 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and browns. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Serve: Serve ribs hot with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Removing the membrane helps the ribs absorb flavors better and improves texture.
  • The barbecue sauce added after pressure cooking adds a delicious caramelized finish—don’t skip the broiling step.
  • Adjust pressure cooking time depending on rib type: baby back ribs cook faster than spare ribs.
  • Use a foil-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup after broiling.
  • Watch the ribs closely under the broiler to avoid burning the sauce.

Keywords: Instant Pot ribs, pressure cooker ribs, BBQ ribs, easy ribs recipe, tender ribs, broiled ribs

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