Best Pressure Cooker Sticky BBQ Ribs Ever
These pressure-cooker (Instant Pot) BBQ baby back ribs are sweet and sticky from apple cider and a garlicky barbecue sauce — this is the best recipe ever.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Pour apple cider into an 8-quart multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) to about ½ inch below the rack line. Stir in garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper; place rack into Pot. Turn on the cooker and select the Steam function according to the manufacturer's instructions; heat cider completely. Place ribs on rack. Close and lock the lid.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a roasting rack.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour about 2 cups barbecue sauce into a large measuring cup. Add garlic, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Purée with an immersion blender until completely smooth. Stir into remaining barbecue sauce in a large bowl; set aside until room temperature.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Carefully remove ribs; drain and discard cooking liquid. Fully submerge each rib into barbecue sauce; place on the prepared roasting rack, making sure they are not touching. Brush extra sauce on top to make them extra sticky.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is set, 15 to 20 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)