Step 1

Remove ribs from refrigerator and pat dry. Let come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine rub ingredients.

Step 5

Cover ribs with rub, working into meat with your hands.

Step 7

Place trivet in instant pot.

Step 9

Add water and apple cider vinegar or apple juice.

Step 11

Place ribs in instant pot, add lid, and set to seal.

Step 13

Cook for 30 minutes and let naturally release.

Step 15

Remove ribs from Instant Pot and cover with BBQ sauce.

Step 17

Return ribs to Instant Pot with crisping lid and cook another 5 minutes (NOT AT PRESSURE), or broil in the oven for five minutes.

Step 19

Optional: cut ribs individually to broil (as pictured) with tons of sauce for a crunchy bark.