Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

These quick and easy Instant Pot baby back ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce are out of this world delicious! They are so tender that they practically just fall right off the bone.

Using your Instant Pot makes them a main dish that you can have on the table in about 45 minutes (depending on time to come to pressure). The cinnamon and rosemary in the dry rub really complements the flavors of the cherry sauce, but it pairs well with nearly any BBQ sauce you’d like to use.

These easy Parmesan noodles and 3-Ingredient Sheet Pan Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are perfect accompaniments for these ribs, making it a quick and easy meal! And to finish things off, you have got to try this Sopapilla Cheesecake recipe. The secret ingredient for the crust makes it an easy and scrumptious recipe!

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes + time to come to pressure
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Dry Rub Ingredients:

• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. chili powder
• ½ t. cinnamon
• 1 t. dried rosemary
• 1 t. ground cumin
• ¼ t. cayenne pepper
• ½ t. smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Other Ingredients:

2½ – 3 lbs. baby back ribs
1 c. beef stock (or water)
Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce (or BBQ sauce of choice)

Directions:

Combine ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. 

Carefully remove membrane from back of baby back ribs with a sharp knife, if necessary. Cut the ribs into 3 or 4 equal-sized parts and work the dry rub into each section on both sides. Set aside.

Add beef broth or water to Instant Pot and insert the metal rack. Place the seasoned ribs on their sides on top of the insert. (Do not stack them flat on top of each other).

Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Set the “Manual” setting to high for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

Once cooking time is complete, do a quick release (QR) by flipping the sealing valve to the “Venting” position. Unlock and remove the Instant Pot lid and carefully transfer ribs to prepared baking sheet. Brush ribs with a generous amount of BBQ sauce on each side.

Tip:

Place the ribs under a hot broiler after cooking in the Instant Pot for a mouth-watering, caramelized crust.

Preheat broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting into individual portions. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping. 

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce

These quick and easy Instant Pot baby back ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce are out of this world tender and delicious!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American/Canadian

Keyword Instant Pot

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

Dry Rub Ingredients:

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 2½ – 3 lbs. baby back ribs
• 1 cup beef stock or water
• Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce or BBQ sauce of choice

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
2. Carefully remove membrane from back of baby back ribs with a sharp knife, if necessary. Cut the ribs into 3 or 4 equal-sized parts and work the dry rub into each section on both sides. Set aside.
3. Add beef broth or water to Instant Pot and insert the metal rack. Place the seasoned ribs on their sides on top of the insert. (Do not stack them flat on top of each other).
4. Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Set the “Manual” setting to high for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
6. Once cooking time is complete, do a quick release (QR) by flipping the sealing valve to the “Venting” position. Unlock and remove the Instant Pot lid and carefully transfer ribs to prepared baking sheet. Brush ribs with a generous amount of BBQ sauce on each side.
7. Pre-heat broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting into individual portions. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Recipe Notes

Place the ribs under a hot broiler after cooking in the Instant Pot for a mouth-watering, caramelized crust.

You can find the Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce recipe here. 

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 650 Calories from Fat 423

% Daily Value*

Fat 47g72%

Saturated Fat 16g100%

Trans Fat 0.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 196mg65%

Sodium 375mg16%

Potassium 848mg24%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 0.4g0%

Protein 56g112%

Vitamin A 394IU8%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 103mg10%

Iron 3mg17%

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