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
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
- 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.
Nutrition
14 Comments
Erin
January 20, 2019 at 7:00 amThese ribs are pretty amazing! They were falling apart when I removed the from the IP. Broiling to caramelize them in the oven is key and the flavor was restaurant quality. I doubled the garlic and onion powder. Flavor is reminiscent of Chinese 5 Spice. I bet that would be pretty great on them, too! This is my first recipe from The Foodie Eats and no I’m looking at all of the other Whole30 recipes. Keep up the great work!
Josie
February 3, 2019 at 7:59 pmMade these tonight and it was a hit! Only made one rack. Cooked 20 min and they were falling off the bone, tender, and juicy. Next time, I will reduce a minute or two and maybe increase the salt a bit. Please give these yummy ribs a try. You won’t be sorry.
Gary
February 3, 2019 at 10:11 pmGlad they were a hit!
Judy
February 22, 2019 at 11:24 pmWhat kind of ribs did you use? Beef or Pork? Thanks.
Gary
February 23, 2019 at 2:43 pmAnytime you see “baby back ribs” it’s referring to pork. 🙂
Judy
February 23, 2019 at 10:10 pmThanks so much- I did not know that. These are on my list to make. Appreciate you getting back with me.
Gary
February 24, 2019 at 9:39 amYou’re welcome! 🙂
Rana
February 25, 2019 at 5:01 pmWas it apple cider or apple cider vinegar?
Gary
February 25, 2019 at 9:42 pmApple cider, not apple cider vinegar. Our grocery store carries it year round. We find it near the OJ.
Debbie Rawls
March 1, 2019 at 3:41 pmI cooked these for my hubby’s birthday and they’re amazing, he loved them. Was so happy to see I could use my IP to make these in a short time but taste like they was slow cooked on the grill. Thank you!
Gary
March 2, 2019 at 1:58 pmGlad they were a hit!
TK
March 3, 2019 at 11:06 amI want to try these. Is there a substitute that would work instead of the apple cider!!
Gary
March 4, 2019 at 3:49 pmApple juice, water or broth would work.
Rebecca
September 8, 2019 at 6:39 pmI used beef baby back ribs instead of pork and they were amazing. Had the taste of shirt ribs once they were finished. I did add bbq sauce on them before I placed them under the broiler. Definitely delicious!!!