Easiest Instant Pot Ribs!

I don’t just need easy Instant Pot ribs. I needed the Easiest Instant Pot Ribs, like ever.

See, I needed a win here. I went for years and years afraid to try making ribs. We always loved them and I’d buy premade sometimes, but I just had zero confidence in my abilities to make them on my own. We’re from Kansas City, for gosh sakes! I couldn’t be turning out subpar ribs. Everybody–including me!–would know the difference.

But yes. I think I’ve found it: the easiest instant pot ribs ever. Easy enough I’m interested in experimenting with different additions. That’s a far cry from not even trying, and I’m really pleased with myself for going outside my comfort zone.

But let’s get started on those ribs, shall we?

Oh yeah: if you don’t have an Instant Pot, use your crock pot. Low and slow, baby!

Easiest Instant Pot Ribs

SO GOOD and so easy, you'll want ribs all the time!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ Ribs, Instant Pot Ribs

Servings: 6

Calories: 431kcal

Ingredients

• 1 rack Spare Ribs (St. Louis Style, thawed)
• 2 tbsp rub (or season to taste)
• 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)
• 2 tbsp Liquid Smoke (optional)
• 4 tbsp Sugar Free BBQ Sauce (or your favorite)

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Instructions

• Use a paper towel to peel off membrane from back of ribs. I have a mixed track record with this myself, but do what you can. Here's a video showing the paper towel method.
• Whatever rub you wanna rub, get to rubbing. Rub in your rub!
• Add 1/2 cup water (or broth), along with the apple cider vinegar and Liquid Smoke (if using) to the bottom of your pot. If you're not using the vinegar, just replace the liquid with water.
• Insert trivet, and set now-rubbed ribs on their side atop of trivet, curling around to fit in your pot. (You can cook up to 2 racks at a time if your pot will accommodate them). 
• Cook high pressure for 28 minutes (for very tender) or 25 minutes for more of a bite. 
• Allow for full natural pressure release. As pressure is dropping, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• When the pressure has dropped, remove ribs from Instant pot and put them in a broiling pan. Spread BBQ sauce on them. 
• Broil for 10 -15 minutes with the meaty side up, until the sauce is caramelized and it looks so good, you can barely wait to eat it!

Recipe Notes

Secret: I just used Montreal Steak Seasoning as rub. It's what I had.

I always allow a Natural Pressure Release on meat, since the Quick Release tends to turn out tougher meat. If you are a planning-ahead type, you could also marinate these babies overnight. Betcha that would be good!

You may need to tweak cooking times for different cuts of ribs or to get your desired level of tenderness. These instructions are for falling-off-the-bone tender ribs using the St. Louis Style rack.

Nutrition Facts

Easiest Instant Pot Ribs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 198mg8%

Potassium 390mg11%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 35IU1%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 36mg4%

Iron 1.9mg11%

Net Carbs 1

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hint: Have trouble removing the membrane? Here’s how it’s done.

These would be great with some cauli-mash, salad, or roasted veggies of darned near any sort. Yum!

Have you tried making instant pot ribs? What would be your tips for the Easiest Instant Pot Ribs?