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spare ribs with sweet and smokey rub and BBQ sauce and corn on the cob on a white plate

Instant Pot Sweet and Smoky Ribs

Amy Cross
The Apple Cider Vinegar is a secret ingredient in these Instant Pot Sweet and Smoky Ribs and should not to be skipped!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Rack of ribs
Calories 3158 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack Ribs, Spare Ribs or Baby Back Ribs. Seasoned with my Sweet and Smoky Rib Rub recipe.
  • 2 cups Apple Juice or Apple Cider
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 T. Apple Cider Vinegar*
  • 1 T. Liquid smoke
  • 1 batch Sweet and Smoky Rib Rub

Instructions
 

  • Remove the thin white layer of membrane from the under-side of the ribs so they are more tender when cooking.
  • Place trivet/rack in the Instant Pot and add all the liquid ingredients.
    Make sure the liquids do not cover the rack.
  • Place Ribs in the Instant Pot on the trivet/rack.
  • Cook on high pressure/meat setting for 25 minutes.
  • Allow the steam to natural release for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and place them on a broiler safe pan.
  • If using BBQ sauce, brush onto the ribs and broil in the oven for 4 minutes per side.
    Remove from oven. Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Video

Notes

*The Apple Cider Vinegar is a secret ingredient and not to be skipped! While it is only a small amount, it does pack a punch of flavor into your ribs. You will be glad you grabbed the bottle and added it!
**Take the ribs out of the Instant Pot, place them on a broiler safe rack, and broil for 4 minutes per side. If you like BBQ sauce on your ribs, or you have a batch of my Cherry BBQ sauce on hand, baste with the sauce and then broil.
The Cross Legacy provides estimated nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is collected from the USDA database via Spoonacular, when available. If not available, nutrition information is pulled from other online calculators. Ingredients can vary and The Cross Legacy can make no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1rack of ribsCalories: 3158kcalCarbohydrates: 152gProtein: 147gFat: 218gSaturated Fat: 70gPolyunsaturated Fat: 38gMonounsaturated Fat: 80gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 728mgSodium: 4643mgPotassium: 3371mgFiber: 11gSugar: 121g
Keyword Baby Back Ribs, Instant Pot, Rib Rub, Spare Ribs