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Looking to have great tasting ribs in a fraction of the time? With only a 30 minute cook time, this delicious Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs recipe is for you! 
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30 Minute Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Baby Back Rib Dry Rub
  • 1 Cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/2 Cup white sugar
  • 1/2 Cup course kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1/2 Teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons ground white pepper
  • 2 Teaspoons ground mustard
  • 4 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 Teaspoons ground cumin
  • 6 Tablespoons hot smoked paprika
Ribs
  • 1 Rack baby back ribs
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 Cup apple Juice
  • 1/2 Cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon liquid smoke Optional
Instructions

  1. Trim visible fat on ribs to 1/4 inch.

  2. Pat ribs dry with paper towel.

  3. Rub 1/2 tablespoons dry rub on top side. Brush on 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard. Repeat on bottom side.

  4. Cut ribs into 4 sections.

  5. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 8-24 hours.

  6. Add 1/2 cup each of apple juice and apple cider vinegar to bottom of Instant Pot. Add 1 teaspoon (optional) of liquid smoke as well.

  7. Place Instant Pot steamer rack in bottom of Instant Pot. Place the 4 rib sections around the Instant Pot making sure there is no overlap.

  8. Seal Instant Pot. Cook for 30 minutes on high pressure.

  9. Preheat oven to broil.

  10. Once 30 minute timer is done, do 10 minute natural release.

  11. Remove ribs from Instant Pot. Brush or mop on BBQ sauce. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.

  12. Place under broiler for 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven.

  13. Add extra sauce if desired.

  14. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Food Network