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Instant Pot Pork Ribs

January 9, 2020 by Jennifer 2 Comments

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A red and white plate that has ribs on it that are on a metal charger and a white and red placemat. On the placemat is fresh parsley , fork, and a knife. At the lower left corner of the image is a box that has the words How To Make Pork Ribs.

Instant Pot pork ribs are easy to make. Coated with a dry rub and cooked in apple juice for fall off the bone tender ribs.

Coat them with bbq sauce and place them in the oven for over the top baby back pork ribs.

A white and blue plate that has two pork ribs on it. The plate is sitting on a metal charger and a red and white placemat. In the background there is a fork, red and white napkin, bottle of bbq sauce, and a cow and pig pepper and salt shaker.

This recipe was tested in both a 6 and 8 quart Instant Pot. The only difference was the amount of liquid use.

Dry Rub For Pork Ribs

One of the things that I love about my Instant Pot is how it takes less time with some recipe to cook then it would in the oven. This recipe along with my recipe for spaghetti is one my favorites to make.

A white and blue plate that has two ribs on it. The plate is on a metal charger and a red and white placemat. In the background is a baking sheet that has a rack of ribs on it, a red and white napkin, and a pig pepper shaker.

The ribs are perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone tender.

The ingredients that are needed for the dry rub are:

  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Cajun Seasoning

In a small bowl mix all the seasonings together. Coat both sides of the ribs with the seasoning.

I like to remove the membrane that is on the backside of the ribs before I season them, but this is your preference.

How To Remove The Membrane

A white and blue plate that has two ribs on it. The plate is on a metal charger and a red and white placemat. In the background is a baking sheet that has a rack of ribs on it, a red and white napkin, and a pig pepper shaker.

With the membrane on the ribs, they won't be as fall off the bone as they would be without.

The membrane will act as a barrier against the dry rub causing it not to be as flavorful as without the membrane.

To remove the membrane from the ribs flip them over so the bone side is up. You will see a thin translucent skin attached to the bone.

Starting at a corner and using a butter knife slip under the membrane to loosen the skin from the bone.

However, sometimes you only need your fingers to get the skin loosened from the bones.

Once you have the skin loosened pull the membrane off with your hands. Sometimes I do have to go back and loosen the membrane in places.

But for the most part, it will start to come off pretty easily.

How Long To Cook Ribs In The Instant Pot

A white and blue plate that has two pork ribs on it. The plate is sitting on a metal charger and a red and white placemat. In the background there is a fork, red and white napkin, and a cow and pig pepper and salt shaker.

Now that you have the membrane off and the ribs seasoned it's time to get the Instant Pot ready.

For the 6-quart Instant Pot, I added 1 cup of apple juice into the inner pot. For the 8-quart, I added 2 cups of apple juice into the inner pot.

The amount of liquid will depend on what size IP you are using.

I like to use apple juice or cider to give more flavor to the ribs. It mostly will depend on what I have in the house. Of course, you can always use water.

With the liquid in the inner pot add the trivet that came with your IP. Place the ribs on the trivet. You will need to kind of fold the ribs into a crescent shape.

Place the lid on your IP making sure the release valve is on sealing. Then press the high-pressure button. Adjust the cooking time to 20 minutes.

Your Instant Pot will have to come to pressure before the cooking time will start. That usually will take 5-20 minutes.

How To Get Crispiness To The Ribs

Once the cooking time is up let the IP do a natural release for 10 minutes. A natural release is when you let it set on its own without doing anything to the IP.

The pressure will naturally release from it, however, all the pressure might not release after the 10 minutes. So you will need to turn the release valve to release.

A white and blue plate that has two pork ribs on it. The plate is sitting on a metal charger and a red and white placemat. In the background there is a fork, red and white napkin, bottle of bbq sauce, and a cow and pig pepper and salt shaker.

Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot, now you can sever them this way. Or you can place them on a baking sheet and coat them with your favorite bbq sauce.

Then place them into a 400℉ oven for 15 minutes to crisp up the sauce some.

Cut the ribs and serve. I highly recommend serving these delicious ribs with my twice baked potato or loaded mashed potatoes recipe.

Other My Creative Manner Instant Pot recipes you may enjoy are:

  • Beef Tips
  • Spaghetti
  • How to set up an Instant Pot Duo Nova
  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken
A white and blue plate that has two pork ribs on it. The plate is sitting on a metal charger and a red and white placemat. In the background there is a fork, red and white napkin, bottle of bbq sauce, and a cow and pig pepper and salt shaker.
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Instant Pot Pork Ribs

Instant Pot Pork Ribs that are seasoned with a dry rub cooked in apple juice for even more flavor. The coated in bbq sauce and baked to a delightful crispiness.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Baby Back Ribs, Dinner recipes, Easy Dinner Ideas, Easy Instant Pot Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Pork Ribs, Instant Pot Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pork Recipes, Pork Ribs, Supper Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Natural Release and Oven Bake Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1327 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ Pounds Ribs
  • 2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
  • 2 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Apple Cider See notes for 8-quart
  • BBQ Sauce Optional

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix the seasonings together. Set aside.

  2. To remove the membrane from the ribs start at a corner. Using a butter knife slip under the membrane to loosen the skin from the bone. Sometimes you only need your fingers to get the skin loosened from the bones. Once the skin loosened pull the membrane off with your hands.

  3. Season both sides of the ribs with the seasonings.

  4. Add the apple juice into the inner pot of your Instant Pot along with trivet.

  5. Place the ribs into the inner pot onto the trivet. You will have to fold them a little to get them in.

  6. Place lid on IP and turn the release valve to sealing.

  7. Press the high-pressure button and adjust the cooking time to 20 minutes. It will take about 5-20 minutes for the IP to come to pressure.

  8. Once the 20 minute cooking time is done do a natural release for 10 minutes. See notes for what natural release means.

  9. After 10 minutes turn release valve to remove any pressure there might still be. Remove the lid from the IP.

  10. You can sever now or you can coat them with your favorite bbq sauce. Place into a 400℉ oven for 15 minutes to add a little crispiness to them.

Recipe Notes

2 Cups Apple Juice if using an 8-quart Instant Pot. 

A natural release is when you let it set on its own without doing anything to the IP.

The nutritional value may vary depending on the ingredients used. 

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Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Pork Ribs
Serving Size
 
4
Amount per Serving
Calories
1327
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
113
g
174
%
Saturated Fat
 
50
g
313
%
Trans Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
298
mg
99
%
Sodium
 
1378
mg
60
%
Potassium
 
989
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
65
g
130
%
Vitamin A
 
574
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
57
mg
6
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Annette Rose

    January 10, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try.

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    • Jennifer

      January 10, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you! I would love to know how you liked them.

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