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Best Instant Pot Ribs are moist, fall off the bone ribs made easy in the pressure cooker. In just three easy steps and under 40 minutes, they're keto, paleo and definitely family-friendly. #mustlovehomecooking

Instant Pot Ribs

Best Instant Pot Ribs are moist, fall off the bone ribs made easy in the pressure cooker!
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Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :30 minutes
Total Time :40 minutes
Servings :4
Calories :622
Course :Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork ribs we used baby back ribs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

For the Dry Rub:

Instructions 

  • Remove membrane from underside of ribs.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt and cayenne. Rub spice mixture evenly all over the ribs, including bone ends.

Instant Pot Method

  • Place trivet in bottom of pressure cooker insert. Add water and apple cider vinegar. Stand the racks of ribs on the trivet.
  • Set cooker to Pressure Cook HIGH. Set cook time to 27 minutes. Ribs are fully done when pulling away from bone and reach 180 - 195°F. Finish by grilling or broiling.

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 300°F,
  • Place 2 sheets of foil on rimmed baking sheet. Set ribs on top and wrap tightly. Bake for 2 hours. Open foil, brush on sauce and finish under the broiler.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Place ribs in slow cooker and cook *6 - 8 hours on LOW. Finish by grilling or broiling.

Finishing by Grilling or Broiling

  • Brush ribs with favorite sauce if desired.
  • TO GRILL - cook over HOT grill 3 - 5 minutes until pork is browned or sauce is caramelized.
  • TO BROIL - preheat broiler to HIGH. Place ribs on rimmed baking sheet, bone side down. Broil 1 - 2 minutes until browned or sauce is caramelized.

Chef Tips

Slow Cooker cook time will vary depending on brand and size of slow cooker. 

Equipment Used

Instant Pot
Glass Measuring Cups
Basting Brushes
Basting Brush

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Ribs
Serving Size
 
3 ribs
Amount per Serving
Calories
622
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
127
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
1519
mg
66
%
Potassium
 
699
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
33
g
37
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
1651
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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