Name: Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.25 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; 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)

Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs

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Cook baby back ribs in an Instant Pot with apple cider vinegar, spices, and barbeque sauce, then finish them up under the broiler. They're fall-off-the-bone delicious and ready in under an hour from start to finish. I've had zero complaints about these sweet and spicy ribs from my family of seven, so that's a win for me!

Recipe by Cambria_Mae

Updated on May 17, 2023

Close up on a cutting board of sliced instant pot ribs with sauce on the side.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 racks of ribs

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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®)

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Mix brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika together in a bowl using a fork, breaking up any large clumps.

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Rub spice mixture over both sides of ribs.

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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.

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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 the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

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

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Set an 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.

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Broil ribs until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.

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Tips

Any small or medium rack 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
23g	Fat
33g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 1175mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 4mg	19%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 469mg	10%

* 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.