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Directions: If your ribs come with a membrane layer, peel/slice it off the best you can (it’s fine if you don’t get it all)
Take the ribs and coil them so they fit in the Instant Pot lined against the perimeter of the pot. The 6qt should be able to handle up to 1.5 racks of ribs where the 8qt can handle 2 full racks. If you wish to cut each rack in half before inserting for easier removal once cooked, feel free to do so
Add the apple juice, apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke
Secure the lid and hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 30 minutes for 5-6 lbs/1.5-2 racks of ribs (25 minutes for 2-4 lbs/1 rack). Go for only 23 minutes for 5-6 lbs/1.5-2 racks of ribs if you want the ribs slightly firmer (18 minutes for 2-4 lbs/1 rack). HOWEVER, I do suggest you go for the longer cooking time in order to achieve that super tender, fall-off-the-bone bite 🐷 NOTE: THIS MAY TAKE ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO COME TO PRESSURE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF LIQUID IN THE POT. YOU AREN’T DOING ANYTHING WRONG!
As the ribs are cooking, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees (or to Broil if you want them slightly crispy/burned)
When done, allow a 5 minute natural release followed by a quick release
Since the ribs are going to be super duper tender, CAREFULLY remove the them from the pot to a baking tray lined with non-stick tin foil (bone side down). I used two sets of tongs to make this happen and it’s okay if the rack splits in half when doing this – just try to be delicate. Discard the juices from the pot after the ribs are removed (or freeze it if you have the space in your freezer for a future encore!)
Using a basting brush, generously coat the tops of the ribs with the barbecue sauce. Slather it real good! (Note: In my video, I dip the brush right into the big container of sauce – which was fine because I used it all by making many more ribs after. If only using some of the sauce, pour it into a separate bowl before coating 😋)
Pop them in the oven and cook for 10 minutes (if you are broiling, keep a closer eye on them so they don’t burn too much). The sauce will caramelize
Take them out of the oven and slice em up however you want
Grab lots of napkins and enjoy!
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