
Juicy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. This recipe is easy, quick, and delivers amazing flavor.
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
Prepare the dry rub by combining all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Remove the membrane from the ribs and season generously with the dry rub.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Place ribs in the Instant Pot, standing upright.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Pour apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke into the pot.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Meat/Stew for 20 minutes.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Prepare the BBQ sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Simmer the sauce over low heat until slightly thickened (about 20 minutes).
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Transfer ribs to a baking sheet and brush generously with the BBQ sauce.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Broil for 5 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Estimated time: 5 minutes