Juicy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Juicy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

90 mins
easy
8 servings

Tender, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. This recipe is easy, quick, and delivers amazing flavor.

BBQ RibsInstant PotSummer

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Instant Pot
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2.00 tablespoonsDry Rub(Custom blend for maximum flavor)
  • 2.00 racksBaby Back Ribs(About 3-4 lbs total)
  • 4.00 cupsApple Juice(For a richer flavor)
  • 0.25 cupsApple Cider Vinegar(Adds tanginess)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsLiquid Smoke(Smoky flavor)
  • 0.50 cupsBBQ Sauce(Store-bought or homemade)
  • 0.50 cupsKetchup(Adds sweetness and tang)
  • 0.25 cupsWhiskey(Adds depth of flavor)
  • 0.25 cupsBrown Sugar(For sweetness)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsWorcestershire Sauce(Adds umami)

Instructions

1

Prepare the dry rub by combining all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Remove the membrane from the ribs and season generously with the dry rub.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Place ribs in the Instant Pot, standing upright.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Pour apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke into the pot.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Meat/Stew for 20 minutes.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

6

Allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

7

Prepare the BBQ sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Simmer the sauce over low heat until slightly thickened (about 20 minutes).

Estimated time: 20 minutes

9

Transfer ribs to a baking sheet and brush generously with the BBQ sauce.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Broil for 5 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes