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Instant Pot Ribs Recipe: Juicy & Tender

This Instant Pot Ribs Recipe yields juicy and tender ribs in a fraction of the time it would take to cook them traditionally. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Oven
  • Trivet
  • Broiler

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 rack pork baby back ribs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder optional
  • Onion powder optional
  • Paprika optional

Instructions: 

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and season with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Sear the ribs on both sides until browned.
  • Add water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Place the ribs on the trivet.
  • Close the Instant Pot, set to high pressure for 25 minutes, and allow for a natural pressure release.
  • Preheat your oven broiler.
  • Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
  • Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes:

For extra flavor, you can marinate the ribs in the BBQ sauce overnight before cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot Ribs, Juicy Ribs, Tender Ribs
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