Easy Instant Pot Ribs

🧂 Ingredients

• 1.5-2 pounds pork ribs

  (1-2 racks)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

• 1 Rinse and pat dry the ribs. Then remove the membranes from the back of the ribs
  and apply a dry rub evenly over both sides using either our favorite rub or a
  store-bought BBQ rub.
• 2 Place the wire trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour in the water, apple
  cider vinegar, and liquid smoke if using.
• 3 Place the ribs inside standing upright in the pot on top of the trivet with the
  meat side facing out and the ribs facing the pot. Lock the lid in place and set
  the valve to sealing.
• 4 Press “manual” high pressure or “pressure cook” and set the timer.
  
  For baby back ribs: Cook on high for 23 minutes. If you're making 2 racks or if
  your ribs are meatier, increase the time to 25 minutes. Once cooked, let the
  pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then vent to release remaining
  pressure.
• 5 For spare ribs: Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes and let the pressure
  naturally release until the pin drops.
• 6 Meanwhile, set your oven to broil with a rack in the upper third of the oven.
  Line a baking sheet with foil.
• 7 Transfer the cooked ribs to the foil-lined baking sheet; brush with barbecue
  sauce. Place the ribs in the oven and boil until the sauce begins to caramelize;
  about 2 minutes. But keep watch, you don’t want the BBQ to burn. Let rest 5
  minutes before cutting into portions.

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