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Instant Pot Ribs Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the Spice Rub
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
For the Ribs
1 rack baby back pork ribs
1 1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
For the BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store bought)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Maple syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Texas Pete)
1/4 cup ribs cooking liquid *see notes

Directions:
Directions:
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Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the spice rub ingredients.
Rinse ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the membrane on the back of the ribs.
Season the baby back ribs generously on both sides with the spice rub.
Place the trivet (or pressure cooker rack) in the bottom of your pressure cooker. Add the juice and the apple cider vinegar.
Place the ribs inside the pressure cooker, standing up and wrapping around the pot. Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 23 minutes (25 if the ribs are meaty).
Once done, allow the instant pot to naturally release for 5 minutes, then open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
While the ribs are cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce. Place all the ingredients (except the ribs cooking liquid) in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the ribs are done, remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and add it to the sauce. Stir and simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and place them on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Brush them generously with the BBQ sauce (on both sides), and place them under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until slightly charred. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce.

HOW LONG TO COOK BABY BACK RIBS IN THE INSTANT POT?
Cook baby back ribs in the instant pot on high pressure for 23 to 25 minutes (depending on how meaty the rack is) with a 5 minutes natural pressure release. For frozen baby back ribs, pressure cook on high for 30 minutes followed by 10 minutes of npr.


HOW LONG TO COOK SPARE RIBS IN THE INSTANT POT?
Cook spare ribs in the instant pot on high pressure for 30 to 35 minutes (depending on how meaty the rack is) with a 20 minutes natural pressure release. This step is important to guarantee very tender ribs. For frozen spare ribs, pressure cook on high for 42 minutes followed by 20 minutes of npr.

HOW LONG TO COOK ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS?
Cook St. Louis-style ribs in the instant pot on high pressure for 30 to 35 minutes (depending on how meaty the rack is) with a 20 minutes natural pressure release. This step is important to guarantee very tender ribs. For frozen spare ribs, pressure cook on high for 42 minutes followed by 20 minutes of npr.

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I love the Traeger..but I do not have the patience for all day cooking. Instant Pot ribs deliver tender, flavorful ribs without the hassle of all day Traeger cooking. I do not make my own rub, due mainly to the fact that I always have too many seasonings needing used up. I just use whatever I have on hand and heavily season, as per my husband, the meat man. Also, I always add liquid smoke..about 1/4 Tbsp. And I never make my own bbq sauce, for the same reason I don't make my own rub..I always have a jar needing used up. These are perfect and make ribs easy and quick!

 

 

 

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