sweet & tangy barbecued ribs from the instant pot!

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Jan 15, 2018

Seeing a lot of good barbecued rib recipes for the pot, so I thought I'd revamp my own recipe to be made in the instant pot! I finish these in the oven to help set the sauce.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 8

Ingredients

  • FOR THE RIBS
  • 2 - slabs of baby back or st. louis style spare ribs
  • 2 cups lite italian dressing
  • 1 cup water
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch red pepper
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

How To Make sweet & tangy barbecued ribs from the instant pot!

  • Step 1
    Cut Slab of ribs into quarters and place in a zip lock freezer bag.
  • Step 2
    Pour dressing over top. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible.
  • Step 3
    Set on a plate and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or over night if you're able!
  • Step 4
    Place ribs in your instant pot and pour in marinade and 1 c. water.
  • Step 5
    Cover and lock the lid. Make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing.
  • Step 6
    Set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    While ribs are cooking in instant pot, add all sauce ingredients to a small sauce pan and simmer over medium heat on the stove top for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Extra sauce can be refrigerated in a sealed container for later use)
  • Step 8
    Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot.
  • Step 9
    Use quick release. Be sure pressure is completely released before you open the pot.
  • Step 10
    transfer your ribs to a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Discard marinade liquid.
  • Step 11
    Brush with sauce and broil for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, flip ribs and brush with more sauce; Broil for another 5 minutes. You can also finish these the same way on the grill!
  • Step 12
    Serve!

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