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Tender Instant Pot BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Sticky Glaze for Perfect Dinner

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This recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs cooked quickly in an Instant Pot with a rich, sticky BBQ glaze that’s perfect for family dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork baby back ribs, trimmed and membrane removed
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Optional: a dash of hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat and remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife and paper towel. Pat ribs dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mix all over both sides of the ribs. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if possible.
  3. Pour apple cider vinegar and water or broth into the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside and coil the ribs around it, standing them on their side if needed.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure carefully.
  5. While ribs cook, mix ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and hot sauce (if using) in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven broiler. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush a generous layer of glaze over ribs.
  7. Broil ribs for 5-7 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Flip ribs, brush more glaze, and broil another 5-7 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for a few minutes after broiling. Slice between bones, serve with extra glaze, and enjoy.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Let the spice rub rest on ribs for better flavor absorption. Use natural pressure release to avoid toughness. Watch broiler carefully to prevent glaze from burning. If ribs are not tender enough, increase pressure cooking time by 5 minutes. For gluten-free, check Worcestershire sauce or substitute with coconut aminos.

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