Looking for the best baby back ribs recipe? You will love how easy it is to make this baby back ribs recipe in the Instant Pot. This is the best rib rub there is. Combining it with a dark cheer BBQ sauce and your baby ribs are perfection.
My family loves ribs. They do not care if it is baby ribs, spareribs, coating in BBQ sauce or using just a dry rub. They are rib fanatics. I always struggle with making baby back ribs in the oven. Sometimes they come out dry. Now that I have my Instant Pot, I love to make baby back ribs in the Instant Pot. The back ribs come out so moist and tender.
What are baby back ribs?
Back ribs are the part of the pig where the ribs meet the spine. After the loin is removed, the back ribs are exposed. Baby ribs are not from a baby pig. They are called baby back ribs because this set of ribs is smaller than the bigger spareribs that many people buy. These ribs often have less meat and less fat on them but have a great taste.
How to Fix Dry Ribs?
When making baby back ribs in the Instant Pot, your ribs should always come out moist and tender. However, if you have made baby back ribs in another way, like baby back ribs in the oven or on the grill, it may have come out dry. It might leave you wondering “How do you fix dry ribs?” You can fix dry ribs with gentle heat and a vinegar based sauce. Make a 50/50 sauce using your favorite BBQ sauce, I recommend the Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Once the mixture is made, coat the ribs. Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and bake them in the oven for about an hour at 300 degrees.
How long do you cook baby back ribs in Instant Pot?
When making baby back ribs in the Instant Pot, the timing is different than it is when you make baby back ribs in the oven. If you are wondering How Long Should You Cook Baby Back Ribs in a pressure cooker, you will want to set the manual pressure time to 30 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes of prep time and then 30 minutes pressurized. This doesn’t include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. You will want to put the ribs in the oven on broil for a few minutes after they are done in the pressure cooker so it gets that carmelized deliciousness associated with ribs.
Related: The Instant Pot Burn Message: What It Is & How to Avoid It
Whats a Good Rib Rub?
A good rib rub can be the difference between great ribs and ok ribs. This rib rub recipe is great whether you are making the ribs in the oven, on the grill or in the Instant Pot. To make a good rib rub:
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- dried rosemary
- ground cumin
- cinnamon
- cayenne pepper
- smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce
These quick and easy Instant Pot baby back ribs are really tender and delicious. The cinnamon and rosemary in the dry rub complement the flavors in this savory Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce, but the flavors pair well with just about any barbecue sauce you prefer.
Tip: Place the ribs under a hot broiler after cooking in the Instant Pot for a mouth-watering, caramelized crust.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes + time to come to pressure
Serves: 4
Dry Rub Ingredients:
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. chili powder
1 t. dried rosemary
1 t. ground cumin
½ t. cinnamon
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 the 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.
- 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.
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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
Dry Rub Ingredients:
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 t. chili powder
- 1 t. dried rosemary
- 1 t. ground cumin
- ½ t. cinnamon
- 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 the 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.
- 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.
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