Instant Pot Pork Baby Back Ribs

4.91 from 11 votes

These Instant Pot pork baby back ribs are fall-of-the-bone tender and simply lip-smacking delicious! The best part is that these sweet, tangy, tender ribs are ready in just about 30 minutes!

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Total Time55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baby Back Ribs, bbq ribs, Instant Pot, instant pot pork baby back ribs, Instant Pot Ribs, Pork Ribs

Servings:

Calories: 651kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

3.5 lbs pork loin baby back ribs, bone-in
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup water
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce, divided (I used Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce)

For The Pork Rub

1 Tbsp garlic salt
1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder

Instructions

Place water in pot and add sliced onions on top of steaming rack.
Remove membrane from back of ribs.
Mix seasonings together in a small bowl and then rub on both sides of ribs.
Brush ½ the barbecue sauce on ribs and place in pot on top of onions.
Close and lock lid. Make sure the steam release handle is positioned to "sealing."
Cook for 25 minutes on "Manual" - "High Pressure"
Allow the steam to naturally escape vs the quick release method.
Finish ribs off in the oven. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, add ribs to baking sheet, brush with the remaining barbecue sauce and cook on 425° for 10-12 minutes.

Notes

Tips

Be sure to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking them.
Rather than removing the membrane yourself, you can ask your butcher to do it.
Pat your ribs dry before applying the rub to ensure it stays on the ribs.
Really rub those ribs when applying the rub to ensure it gets pressed into the meat.
Be sure your steam release handle is set to sealing to ensure the ribs cook properly.
Allowing the steam to vent naturally at the end is key to tender ribs. Don't rush it with the quick-release button.

Recipe slightly adaped from Brandi over at Stay Snatched.

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