Pressure Cooker Ribs
Recipe by Amy + Jacky | PressureCookRecipes.com
Make these Pressure Cooker Ribs with homemade dry rub & BBQ sauce in less than an hour. Tender ribs with incredible depths of smoky & sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 2 carrots , roughly chopped
- 2 - 3 drops liquid smoke
Dry Rub for Ribs:
- 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (5g) chili powder
- 2 teaspoons (4g) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2.4g) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (2.8g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (2.3g) cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon (1g) cumin seed , ground
- ½ teaspoon (1g) fennel seed , ground
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper
BBQ Sauce for Ribs:
- 1 medium onion , minced
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 cup (250ml) ketchup
- ½ cup (125ml) water
- ⅛ cup (31ml) maple syrup
- ⅛ cup (31ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (25g) brown sugar
Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare Baby Back Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs with a butter knife and a paper towel.
- Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs: Mix all the dry rub ingredients and rub it all over the baby back ribs. Then, set aside while you prepare other ingredients.
- Pressure Cook Baby Back Ribs: Pour the homemade BBQ sauce into the pressure cooker. Add 2 – 3 drops of liquid smoke into the BBQ sauce. Place the baby back ribs into the BBQ sauce (see tips). *Pro Tip: If your Instant Pot is very sensitive to the "Burn Error", layer the Ketchup & Dijon mustard on top of the Ribs instead of mixing it into the BBQ sauce.Close lid and Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 16 – 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and Full Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.*Pro Tip: Adjust your cooking time according to your preference: 16 minutes (tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (fall off the bone).
- Preheat Oven: While the baby back ribs is cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Set Aside Baby Back Ribs: Carefully place the pressure cooked baby back ribs on a chopping board with kitchen tongs. Cover it with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Filter the Fat (Optional Step): Filter the BBQ sauce with a strainer and remove the fat with an oil separator.
- Reduce BBQ sauce: Place roughly chopped carrots into the BBQ sauce and bring your BBQ sauce to a simmer (Instant Pot: Press Sauté button once, then Adjust button to Saute Less Function).Continue to reduce and thicken the BBQ sauce by simmering until desired thickness (~6 - 8 mins). Occasionally, stir with a wooden spoon. Taste the seasoning of the BBQ sauce. Stir in more brown sugar and additional 1 – 2 drops of liquid smoke if necessary.
- Apply Sauce and Finish in Oven or Grill: Brush the homemade BBQ sauce all over the baby back ribs on all sides including the bones with a silicone basting brush. Place the baby back ribs in the oven on the top rack for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the baby back ribs immediately with more homemade BBQ sauce along with the carrots.
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Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 5783IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg