Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

These Instant Pot baby back ribs are tender, delicious, and fall-off-the-

How to Make Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make easy baby back ribs in the Instant Pot: 

• For the rub: Make the flavorful rub with kosher salt, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
• Ribs: A rack of baby back ribs should make about four servings. 
• Broth: Use store-bought beef broth or make your own at home. 
• Barbecue sauce: Use store-bought barbecue sauce or make your own at home.

How to Make Baby Back Ribs In the Instant Pot

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Instant Pot baby back ribs: 

1. Make the rub, cut the rack into four parts, and rub the ribs with the spice mixture. 
2. Pour broth into the Instant Pot and add the ribs. Close and lock the lid. 
3. Select high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes.
4.  Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5. Release the pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid. 
6. Transfer ribs to a prepared baking sheet and brush them with barbecue sauce.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the meat pulls away easily from the bone.

What to Serve With Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Explore our collection of Delicious Side Dishes for Ribs for crowd-pleasing serving inspiration. Here are a few of the top-rated ideas you’ll find: 

• Southern Dill Potato Salad 
• Corn Fritters 
• Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad 

How to Store Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Store your leftover Instant Pot baby back ribs in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in storage wrap or aluminum foil. They should last up to four days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This recipe is part of our regular dinner rotation,” says Deborah Poole. “I love how easy the instant pot makes these. The first time I went to make these, I didn't have all the ingredients for the rub, so I used McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple. It made the recipe even easier, so I've stuck with it.”

“Excellent,” raves dlb1962. “I have made this many times! Moist and juicy. Instead of 1 cup of beef broth I use 1 cup apple juice. It cuts down on the saltiness.”

“This is the best ‘quick’ rib recipe I have found so far,” according to Dolores Cruz. “No marinating –- just a simple rub, a cup of beef broth, some BBQ sauce and you've got fall off the bone ribs from Instant Pot.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams