Instant Pot Ribs Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Ribs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 rack baby back pork ribs; 1 1/4 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store bought); 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup Maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Texas Pete); 1/4 cup ribs cooking liquid *see notes

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

These Instant Pot Ribs are tender, saucy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious with a smoky-sweet dry rub, apple juice and BBQ sauce. The pressure cooker makes pork ribs tender fast, while a quick broil caramelizes the sauce for a sticky BBQ finish.

Updated at: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:05:39 GMT