Instant Pot Ribs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. These fall-off-the-bone pork ribs cook in the pressure cooker with apple juice and beer, then get coated in barbecue sauce and finished under the broiler for a sticky, caramelized coating.
I’ve been making ribs in my Instant Pot for years, and this is one of those recipes that makes dinner so much easier. The pressure cooker does most of the work, and a quick trip under the broiler gives the ribs that delicious barbecue finish without spending hours at the grill.
About the Ingredients
- Pork Ribs: Two racks of pork ribs become tender and juicy in the Instant Pot.
- Apple Juice: Adds a little sweetness and provides liquid for pressure cooking.
- Coors Light Beer: Adds flavor to the cooking liquid and helps balance the sweetness of the apple juice.
- BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite barbecue sauce to coat the ribs before broiling for a sticky, caramelized finish.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Instant Pot Ribs
Prepare the Instant Pot: Select Sauté and pour in the apple juice and beer.
Add the Ribs: Place the ribs meat-side down in the Instant Pot, arranging them to fit.
Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and cook on the Meat/Stew setting for 25 minutes. Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
Add the BBQ Sauce: Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and place them on a baking sheet. Brush generously with barbecue sauce.
Broil: Place under the broiler for about 2 minutes per side, watching closely until the sauce is caramelized.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before slicing and serving.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Remove the membrane: Peel the thin membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking for a better texture.
- Arrange the ribs carefully: Cut the racks into smaller sections if needed to fit your Instant Pot.
- Watch the broiler: BBQ sauce can burn quickly, so keep a close eye on the ribs.
- For extra sauce: Brush on another layer of BBQ sauce just before serving.
- Store leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat until warmed through.
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Instant Pot Ribs
Instant Pot Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked with apple juice and beer, then coated in BBQ sauce and broiled for a sticky, caramelized finish.
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork ribs
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1 (12-ounce) can Coors Light beer
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Select Sauté on the Instant Pot and add the apple juice and beer.
- Place the ribs meat-side down in the pot, cutting into smaller sections if needed.
- Secure the lid and cook on the Meat/Stew setting for 25 minutes.
- Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
- Remove the ribs and place them on a baking sheet. Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Broil for about 2 minutes per side, watching closely until the sauce caramelizes.
- Let rest briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking.
Cut the racks into smaller sections if needed to fit your Instant Pot.
Watch closely while broiling to prevent the BBQ sauce from burning.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 484mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 4g
OMG, those ribs look to die for. I am off to do some rib shopping to make your recipe. Thank god, it is lunch time or I will be in a lot of trouble. lol, thanks for sharing!
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I’ve never tried a rib recipe using beer. I may try it over the winter break! These are mouth-watering!
Hi, I’m new to making ribs and I just want to confirm that they should be pork ribs? Also does anybody have a suggestion on approximate weight? I know it says two racks of ribs but I’m going to have to cut the rack I bought probably into thirds just to fit it in the pot
Can you make this recipe in a crockpot? I sent it to my friend but she doesn’t have an instant pot!
Thanks