This Instant Pot Ribs recipe is your one-way, fast-track ticket to becoming the BBQ rock star at your next gathering! Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs doused in a tangy, sweet, and smoky liquid smoke goodness. Your guests will be asking for seconds before you can say "Instant Pot."
Ingredients
3lbpork ribs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4cupbrown sugar, or brown sugar substitute
1Tablespoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonmustard powder
1/2cupapple cider vinegar
1/2cupwater or apple juice
1teaspoonliquid smoke, optional
Instructions
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the ribs, generously.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika and mustard powder over the ribs and then rib all over.
Place ribs in Instant Pot.
Add apple cider vinegar and water (or apple juice, if desired).
For a smokey finish, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the cooking liquid.
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set for 45 minutes on meat setting. Natural release.
Notes
if you want a crispy finish, you can cook in the Instant Pot for 35 minutes and then set under the broiler of your oven for 2 minutes.