Easy Instant Pot Ribs

Step 1

Prepare & Season Baby Back Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs with a paper towel. Season the Baby Back Ribs with generous amount of kosher salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2

Pressure Cook Baby Back Ribs: Place 1 cup (250ml) of cold running water (or apple cider vinegar) and a trivet in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Place the baby back ribs on top of the trivet. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 16 – 25 minutes + Full Natural Release*Pro Tip: Adjust the timing according to your preference: 16 minutes (Tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (Fall off the bone). Open the lid carefully.

Step 3

Preheat Oven: While the baby back ribs is cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat the oven to 450F.

Step 4

Apply Sauce and Finish in Oven: Brush your favorite BBQ sauce all over the baby back ribs on all sides including the bones. Place the baby back ribs with the baking tray in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes.

Step 5

Serve: Remove the ribs from the oven and serve!