Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Finish on Grill

These are the best fall off the bone tender baby back ribs! Made with delicious dry rub seasoning, they are cooked in an Instant Pot, then finished with caramelized BBQ sauce in the broiler. Such an easy recipe to please the crowd!

One of my favorite ways to cook meat is in an Instant Pot. It takes a fraction of time to prep the whole meal than if you would cook it on the stove or in the oven, like Instant Pot Pot Roast, Instant Pot Lamb Shanks, and Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs. And if you want more recipes made in a pressure cooker, check out my post for Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners.

I just made these delicious Baby Back Ribs in my pressure cooker which turned out so juicy and tender, the meat falls off the bones! And it took me less than an hour from start to finish!

So, next time, when you have a crowd over for a Super Bowl game or BBQ cookout, surprise them with these delicious ribs!

They are generously seasoned with aromatic dry rub, cooked in a pressure cooker until tender, then brushed with your favorite BBQ Sauce and finished off under the broiler. I bet it will become your new favorite recipe to make over the weekends!

How to make it

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for dry rub (1 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ cayenne, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano). Set aside.

Rinse and pat dry the racks of meet, then remove the membrane.

NOTE: Some stores remove the membrane ahead of time. If yours is not removed, just slide a butter knife in between of the membrane and the bones, then pull the membrane off.

Season the meet with dry rub from both sides and rub it in.

Add 1 cup water and ½ cup apple cider vinegar to the pot and place the trivet in. Place the racks on the trivet, wrapping in a circle.

Close the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 23 minutes (make sure that the venting knob is sealed). When done, do natural pressure release for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil.

Place the ribs, meat side up, on a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil. Brush with your favorite BBQ Sauce. Broil for about 5 minutes or until the barbecue sauce is caramelized.

Tips for best results

• When buying the ribs, try to choose the same size for even cooking. I prefer to use 1 ½ pound Baby Back Ribs.
• Don't forget to remove the membrane before cooking the meat.
• I always like to broil the ribs after cooking in a pressure cooker. This finishing step helps to crisp up the top and caramelize the BBQ sauce.
• To bring this meal to a whole new level, you can add a teaspoon of liquid smoke. Just add it together with water and apple cider vinegar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ribs shall I use?

In this recipe, I prefer to use Baby Back Ribs. They are small and the most tender. If you can't find them in the store, you can also use Spare Ribs. They are a bit larger in size, and have more meat and fat.

How long to cook different types of ribs?

Because these two types of ribs are different in size, thickness, and the amount of meat they have, the cooking time will be different.
Baby Back Ribs. Cook for 23 minutes on manual high pressure + 10 minutes natural release.
Spare Ribs. Cook for 35 minutes on manual high pressure + complete natural release.

Hungry for more Party Meals?

• Instant Pot Chicken Wings
• Chicken Wings with Dry Rub
• Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Easy Guacamole Recipe
• Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
• Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

These are the best fall off the bone tender baby back ribs! Made with delicious dry rub seasoning, they are cooked in an Instant Pot, then finished with caramelized BBQ sauce in the broiler. Such an easy recipe to please the crowd!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 23 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 478 kcal

Ingredients for Dry Rub:

• ▢ 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• ▢ 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ▢ 2 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne
• ▢ 2 teaspoons onion powder
• ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Ingredients for BBQ Ribs:

• ▢ 2 baby back pork ribs about 1 ½ pounds each
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 1 cup BBQ sauce

• In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for dry rub (1 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ cayenne, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano). Set aside.

• Rinse and pat dry the ribs, then remove the membrane.

• NOTE: Some stores remove the membrane ahead of time. If yours is not removed, just slide a butter knife in between of the membrane and the bones, then pull the membrane off.

• Season the ribs with dry rub from both sides and rub it in.

• Add 1 cup water and ½ cup apple cider vinegar to the pot and place the trivet in. Place the ribs on the trivet, wrapping in a circle.

• Close the lid and cook the ribs on manual high pressure for 23 minutes (make sure that the venting knob is sealed). When done, do natural pressure release for 10 minutes.

• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil.

• Place the ribs, meat side up, on a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil. Brush with your favorite BBQ Sauce. Broil for about 5 minutes or until the barbecue sauce is caramelized.

• When buying the ribs, try to choose the same size for even cooking. I prefer to use 1 ½ pound Baby Back Ribs.
• Don't forget to remove the membrane before cooking the meat.
• I always like to broil the ribs after cooking in a pressure cooker. This finishing step helps to crisp up the top and caramelize the BBQ sauce.
• To bring these ribs to a whole new level, you can add a teaspoon of liquid smoke. Just add it together with water and apple cider vinegar.

Calories: 478 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 98 mg | Sodium: 2045 mg | Potassium: 625 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 27 g | Vitamin A: 1454 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 87 mg | Iron: 2 mg

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Finish on Grill

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