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Fall-Off-the-Bone 30-Minute Instant Pot® Ribs

Fall-Off-the-Bone 30-Minute Instant Pot® Ribs

Name: Fall-Off-the-Bone 30-Minute Instant Pot® Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 racks of ribs
Ingredients: ½ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 racks baby back ribs, membranes removed; 1 cup water; ½ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)

Rating: 4.84 stars

68 Ratings
55 Reviews
14 Photos

These Instant Pot® ribs fall right off the bone and are ready in just 30 minutes! In this family of seven I had zero complaints and these sweet and spicy ribs, that's a win for me!

By Cambria_Mae

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

40 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 racks of ribs

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl using a fork, breaking up any large clumps. Rub spice mixture over both sides of the ribs.

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Step 2

Place a steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour water and cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot. Lower ribs into the pot by curving them around the edge. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
Step 4

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place ribs on the foil. Top with barbeque sauce.
Step 5

Broil ribs until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Any small- to medium-sized racks of ribs will work.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of barbeque sauce. The actual amount of barbeque sauce consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

415 calories; protein 18.9g; carbohydrates 32.8g; fat 23g; cholesterol 87.8mg; sodium 1174.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (55)

Most helpful positive review

JoAnn Brereton

03/26/2018

Really easy and delicious recipe. But I think we could have just gone with the rub and it would have been just as much. I don't think the additional bbq sauce is needed. Read More

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(10)

Most helpful critical review

Jean

02/15/2020

Set time for 30 min. 25 min. Is too short. Read More

68 Ratings

5 star values: 58
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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JoAnn Brereton

03/26/2018

Really easy and delicious recipe. But I think we could have just gone with the rub and it would have been just as much. I don't think the additional bbq sauce is needed. Read More

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Tracey Ferrari Posner

Allstar

09/12/2018

UNBELIEVABLE ! They turned out SO good! I have to be honest.. I never thought an Instant Pot could rival the ribs made on the grill. I followed the recipe but only had one rack. I took a chance and set the IP for the time called for in the recipe. They were perfect! Fall off the bone, moist, and full of flavor. I added 1 TBSP of liquid smoke which I seen on another AR recipe and it was perfect! Ya gotta try this One! Read More

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Jannie

10/29/2018

Easy and delish. Read More

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(5)

Bebe45106

05/28/2018

Made exactly as written and they were incredible. The dry rub is really good not too spicy and made enough for 2 racks which I did in 2 batches in the Instant Pot. I made them put them on a foil-lined pan then covered them. Just before we ate I covered them in BBQ sauce and put them under the broiler until the sauce was bubbling. We didn't eat until much later so they were just a little bit dry by then. Next time I may pressure them for a couple less minutes but they could have been dry because they sat for so long. Recipe is excellent and well written. Read More

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Don Gauss

03/25/2019

Best ribs ever! Lifting out of pot they fell oof the bones! One very picky perfectionist family member said they were perfect. I was stunned!!! Plan on making next weekend again.I recommend following Receipt exactly as stated. Read More

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Tony Hovis

01/19/2019

Followed the recipe as written with one substitution. Used Stevia instead of Brown sugar to make it lower in Carbs. Very good ribs! I will make them again. Read More

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The Foster's

06/19/2018

I left out the hot spices. Just a personal choice. Will definitely make this again. One of my favorite Insta pot meals. Made corn on the cob first wrapped them in foil and set them on the side of the grill. Then cooked the ribs the meat fell of the bone. Everyone loved it! Read More

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rob

08/02/2018

Tasted great and wife even liked them! Took the advise of some and halved the brown sugar. Making it again Read More

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Bt Bedford

04/24/2018

My family loved these. They were super tender and flavorful. I have the 6 qt so I could only fit 1 rack at a time. I will make these again. Read More

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Jean

02/15/2020

Set time for 30 min. 25 min. Is too short. Read More

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Fall-Off-the-Bone 30-Minute Instant Pot® Ribs

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 414.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 38 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 35 %

saturated fat: 42 %

cholesterol: 29 %

vitamin a iu: 29 %

niacin equivalents: 55 %

vitamin b6: 28 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 47 %

thiamin: 36 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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JoAnn Brereton

03/26/2018

Really easy and delicious recipe. But I think we could have just gone with the rub and it would have been just as much. I don't think the additional bbq sauce is needed.

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Tracey Ferrari Posner

Allstar

09/12/2018

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Jannie

10/29/2018

Easy and delish.

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Bebe45106

05/28/2018

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Don Gauss

03/25/2019

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Tony Hovis

01/19/2019

Followed the recipe as written with one substitution. Used Stevia instead of Brown sugar to make it lower in Carbs. Very good ribs! I will make them again.

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The Foster's