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    Instant Pot Ribs Recipe and Dry Rub for Pork Ribs

    Published: Feb 7, 2019 · Modified: Jun 22, 2021 by Jenn · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    You can make delicious ribs in the Instant Pot thanks to this Instant Pot ribs recipe. Is there anything a pressure cooker can’t do? If only it would clean my house! Until then, I’ll be grateful it helps me get dinner on the table with simple recipes like this one. If you don’t have an Instant Pot pressure cooker, you’ll still love this dry rub for pork ribs.

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    Instant Pot Ribs Recipe

    Dry Rub for Pork Ribs

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    • ½ tsp smoked paprika
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

    Other Ingredients:

    • 2½ – 3 lbs. baby back ribs
    • 1 cups beef stock (or water)
    • Instant Pot Homemade BBQ Sauce (We love  Sweet Baby Ray’s if you don’t want to make homemade) 

    instant pot ribs recipe

    Directions

    1. Combine ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

    2. Carefully remove membrane from back of baby back ribs. It’s easiest to get it started with a sharp knife, then grip the end with a paper towel and pull. Don’t skip this step! It makes the difference between tender ribs and tough ones.

    3. Cut the ribs into 3 or 4 equal-sized parts and work the dry rub into each section on both sides. Set aside.

    4. Add beef broth or water to Instant Pot and insert the metal rack. Place the seasoned ribs on their sides on top of the insert. (Do not stack them flat on top of each other).

    5. Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Set the “Manual” setting to high for 30 minutes.

    6. Meanwhile, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

    7. Once cooking time is complete, do a quick release by flipping the sealing valve to the “Venting” position. Unlock and remove the Instant Pot lid and carefully transfer ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush ribs with a generous amount of BBQ sauce on each side.

    8. Pre-heat broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized. Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting into individual portions. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

    Ribs in the Instant Pot

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    You can make delicious ribs in the Instant Pot thanks to this Instant Pot ribs recipe. No pressure cooker in your kitchen? You'll love the dry rub for pork ribs no matter how you're cooking them up.

    Instant Pot Ribs Recipe and Dry Rub for Pork Ribs

    Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three
    You can make delicious ribs in the Instant Pot thanks to this Instant Pot ribs recipe. No pressure cooker in your kitchen? You'll love the dry rub for pork ribs no matter how you're cooking them up.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Recipes
    Servings 6
    Calories 1614 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Dry Rub for Pork Ribs
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • Other Ingredients:
    • 2½ - 3 lbs. baby back ribs
    • 1 cups beef stock or water
    • BBQ sauce of choice We love Sweet Baby Ray's!

    Instructions
     

    • Combine ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
    • Carefully remove membrane from back of baby back ribs. It's easiest to get it started with a sharp knife, then grib the end with a paper towel and pull.
    • Cut the ribs into 3 or 4 equal-sized parts and work the dry rub into each section on both sides. Set aside.
    • Add beef broth or water to Instant Pot and insert the metal rack. Place the seasoned ribs on their sides on top of the insert. (Do not stack them flat on top of each other).
    • Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Set the “Manual” setting to high for 30 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
    • Once cooking time is complete, do a quick release by flipping the sealing valve to the “Venting” position. Unlock and remove the Instant Pot lid and carefully transfer ribs to prepared baking sheet. Brush ribs with a generous amount of BBQ sauce on each side.
    • Pre-heat broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized. Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting into individual portions. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
    Keyword dry rub for prok ribs, instant pot ribs recipe, ribs in the instant pot
    Nutrition Facts
    Instant Pot Ribs Recipe and Dry Rub for Pork Ribs
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 1614 Calories from Fat 972
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 108g166%
    Saturated Fat 39g244%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 64g
    Cholesterol 419mg140%
    Sodium 1520mg66%
    Carbohydrates 36g12%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Protein 116g232%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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