The BEST Barbecue Pork Ribs Recipe! Making moist and delicious, fall-apart tender ribs is easy using your pressure cooker! These ribs are finger-licking good and it takes just minutes to make instead of hours!
Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Ribs
If these barbecued pork ribs don't have your stomach growling and your mouth salivating then I'm here to tell you I just ain't doing my job! 😀
If you are frustrated because your ribs turn out tough and chewy, this is the recipe for you. It's easy, just use your Instant Pot and follow these guidelines.
Tasty, tangy ribs that are moist and delicious are now possible in minutes instead of hours!
But wait, if you don't have a pressure cooker, you can still make super tender ribs , skip over to this recipe for instructions that don't require using an Instant Pot.
Let me take you thru the step-by-step directions to make bbq'd ribs in a pressure cooker.
Grocery list
- slab of pork ribs
- Dry Rub
- apple, cranberry or peach juice
- barbecue sauce
Start by removing the tough silver skin. Season the ribs well. Press the dry rub into the meat. Roll up jellyroll style, place in pressure cooker. Top with sauce.
How to make bbq pork ribs in the Instant Pot
Here's a great tip - be sure to place plastic or parchment paper under the ribs before seasoning. Sprinkling the seasoning can cause quite a mess and this will make cleanup a snap!
- Start by removing the silver skin on the back of the ribs it might take you a bit, but grasp under the skin and slowly peel it away. Taking the time to remove the skin will make the ribs much more tender. Be patient and remove as much as possible. Not only will it make it more tender, the rub and sauce will be able to penetrate the meat making it more flavorful.
- Season both sides of the meat with a flavorful dry rub. Be sure to season the ribs well. Flip the ribs over and season both sides rubbing the dry rub into the meat,
- Next roll up the slab of ribs - jellyroll fashion. Wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes - longer is even better.
- When you're ready to cook the ribs, add one cup of juice to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place the rolled up ribs on the into the IP and top it with a half cup of your favorite BBQ Sauce. Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, close the valve and set in on manual for 25 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, quick release the pressure cooker and preheat the broiler or grill.
- Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot. Slather them with your favorite barbecue sauce and place them on a hot grill. BBQ for five minutes on each side or until the sauce is seared and delicious!
How long does it take to barbeque pork ribs?
For this recipe it takes 25 minutes in the pressure cooker and the ribs are then finished on grill - start to finish about 45 minutes. (This includes time for the pressure cooker to come to temp.)
Do you quick or natural release the pressure cooker?
Quick release the valve when the timer goes off.
What should I bring to a cookout?
Some of my favorite sides to serve with ribs are corn on the cob and of course Mom's potato salad recipe. Just the BEST!!
If you love this recipe, be sure to check out World's BEST BBQ Pulled Pork - another Instant Pot recipe - How to make Ribs on the Grill. Another favorite is Baby Back Ribs - AMAZING!!!
If you're looking for more ways to cook pork ribs check out - Kingsford has a great how-to for smoking ribs or this recipe from Traeger - BBQ Paleo Pork Spare Ribs.
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Barbecue Pork Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 slab pork ribs
- 6 tbsp Chef's Blend Spice Mix
- 1 cup apple juice or cranberry peach juice I've used both, use your favorite!
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce use your favorite!
Instructions
- Remove the silver skin on the back of the ribs it might take you a bit, but grasp under the skin and slowly peel it away. Taking the time to remove the skin will make the ribs much more tender
- Season both sides of the meat with a flavorful dry rub. Flip the ribs over and season both sides rubbing the dry rub into the meat.
- Roll up the slab of ribs - jellyroll fashion. Wrap well in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes - longer is better you can even do it overnight.
- Add one cup of juice to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the rolled up ribs on the into the IP and top it with a half cup of your favorite BBQ Sauce. Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, close the valve and set in on manual for 25 minutes.
- When the timer goes off quick release the ribs. Preheat the broiler or grill.
- Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot. Slather them with your favorite barbecue sauce and place them on a hot grill. BBQ for five minutes on each side or until the sauce is seared and delicious!
