Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of fall-off-the-bone sweet baby back ribs with this easy Instant Pot recipe. The pressure cooker ensures tender and juicy ribs in a fraction of the time it would take to cook them traditionally. Perfect for a family dinner or BBQ night!
Ingredients
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Directions
- Remove membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Season ribs with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour water into the Instant Pot and place ribs on the trivet.
- Pressure cook on high for 25 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
- Combine BBQ sauce and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Brush ribs with BBQ sauce mixture and broil in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Using the Instant Pot cuts down cooking time significantly.
The brown sugar in the BBQ sauce creates a delicious caramelized crust on the ribs.