Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs – Dry-Rubbed

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs – Dry-Rubbed

I don’t usually eat my ribs without sauce. Really almost never. But every now and then we give up sugar in our diets for a short season, like now. So I decided to develop a seasoning blend that would make ribs tasty even without the sugar. Not sure if you’re aware or not, but pretty much every rib rub and sauce are packed full of sugar! Well, this Instant Pot baby back ribs recipe leaves out the sugar but remains interesting enough to even be eaten without the sauce. At least I think so.

More Ribs Recipes:

• Instant Pot Short Ribs with Bacon and Mushrooms
• Instant Pot Country Ribs with Sweet and Spicy Red Curry

The Process

Add all spices to a small bowl…

…and combine well.

Using a knife…

…remove the silver skin membrane on the bone side of the ribs.

Liberally season ribs with seasoning mix…

…on both sides.

Add one cup of apple cider to pot, along with trivet.

Place both racks of ribs on top of trivet. Lock lid and cook for 20 minutes at high pressure.

Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally (will take about 25 minutes.)

Transfer ribs to baking sheet…

…and place under high broiler for 5-7 minutes, until desired char is achieved. Watch closely to prevent burning.

And this is the AMAZING Result…

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs - Dry-Rubbed

Flavorful spice blend, tender ribs, and no sugar!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 89 kcal

Author The Foodie Eats

Ingredients

• 4 tsp. sea salt
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. all spice
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 racks of baby back ribs
• 1 cup apple cider

Instructions

1. Add all spices to a small bowl and combine well.

2. Using a knife, remove the silver skin membrane on the bone side of the ribs.

3. Liberally season ribs with seasoning mix on both sides. 
   

4. Add one cup of apple cider to pot, along with trivet. Place both racks of ribs on top of trivet. Lock lid and cook for 20 minutes at high pressure.
   

5. Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally (will take about 25 minutes.)

6. Transfer ribs to baking sheet and place under high broiler for 5-7 minutes, until desired char is achieved. Watch closely to prevent burning.
   

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs - Dry-Rubbed

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 24mg 8%

Sodium 511mg 21%

Potassium 113mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 1.1%

Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 1.6%

Iron 2.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.