Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, smoky, and irresistibly juicy. Pressure cooked in apple juice and vinegar, then finished under the broiler with a sweet BBQ glaze—this recipe gives you mouthwatering BBQ flavor with minimal effort and no grill required!
Ingredients
- 3 lb baby back ribs or pork loin ribs
- 6 cups apple juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke optional
- 1 tbsp seasoning salt Johnny’s or Lawry’s
- 2 tbsp BBQ dry rub
- 2/3 cup sweet BBQ sauce divided
Instructions
- Pat ribs dry. Rub seasoning salt and BBQ dry rub on both sides.
- In Instant Pot, combine apple juice, vinegar, liquid smoke, and 1/3 cup BBQ sauce.
- Coil ribs inside with bone-side inward. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Transfer to baking sheet. Brush with remaining BBQ sauce and broil 4–5 minutes.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/instant-pot-bbq-ribs/
Notes
No Broiler? You can also finish the ribs on a grill over high heat for 2–3 minutes per side to char the glaze.
BBQ Sauce Swap: Use your favorite BBQ sauce—honey BBQ, spicy chipotle, or smoky bourbon all work well.
Liquid Smoke: Adds authentic BBQ flavor without the smoker. Just a little goes a long way!
Make Ahead: Cook ribs in advance and refrigerate. Reheat under the broiler before serving.