Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs
These Instant Pot ribs are infused with a savory spice blend and simmered with apple cider vinegar and barbecue sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. Ready in under an hour, they are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates in your household.
Ingredients
- 2 small or medium racks baby back ribs membranes removed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 12-ounce bottle barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all necessary ingredients for the recipe.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, ground cumin, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Use a fork to thoroughly mix, ensuring there are no large clumps.
- Generously rub the spice mixture over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.
- Place a steam rack inside your Instant Pot. Pour the water and apple cider vinegar into the pot's bottom.
- Carefully position the ribs inside the pot, curving them around the edge. Secure the lid tightly and select the high-pressure setting, adjusting the timer to 25 minutes. Allow for an additional 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- Once the timer goes off, release the pressure using the quick-release method as per your manufacturer's instructions, which should take about 5 minutes. Once safe, unlock and remove the lid.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler, positioning an oven rack approximately 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the ribs on it. Generously brush the ribs with barbecue sauce.
- Broil the ribs until the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized, which will take approximately 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the deliciousness of these tender ribs!