30-60 min4 servingsAmerican

Baby Back Pork Ribs

By Chop Secrets

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4 Servings

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30-60 Minutes

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Easy

Baby Back Pork Ribs
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 30-60 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back pork ribs
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp liquid smoke
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4-6 ears corn

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine the Rub ingredients in a small dish. Rub on the front and back of the ribs.
  2. Pour Rib Pot ingredients in the bottom of the pot and then place the trivet in the pot.
  3. Place the ribs inside the pot, standing on their side, wrapping around the inside of the pot.
  4. Using the display panel, select the Manual function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 25 minutes.
  5. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and set on a foil lined baking sheet. Brush with BBQ sauce and set under the broiler until sauce begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
  7. While the ribs are under the broiler, clean the Instant Pot and refill with 1 cup of water, the trivet and the corn. Do not overfill the pot.
  8. Using the display panel select the Manual function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
  9. When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.

Notes

The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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