Baby Back Ribs Pressure Cooker
Yields4 Servings
Cook Time45 mins
For the Ribs:
 4 lbs baby back pork ribs
 2 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp onion powder
 2 tsp paprika
 2 tsp salt
 1 tsp cracked black pepper
 ½ tsp cumin
 1 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
 1 cup cold water or apple cider vinegar
For the Sauce:
 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce
 3 tbsp minced garlic
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 ½ tbsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
 1 tsp salt
1

Peel off the membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs. Wash and set aside.

2

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne, if using.

3

Sprinkle seasoning over the ribs and drizzle with oil. Rub the seasoning all over the ribs on both sides.

4

Place cold water or apple cider vinegar along with a trivet in your Pressure Cooker. Place the baby back ribs on top of the trivet.

5

Close the lid, then turn the Venting Knob to the Sealing position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 16 - 25 minutes, plus full Natural Release [Adjust the timing in accordance to your preference: 16 minutes (Tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (Fall off the bone)].

6

Open the lid carefully according to your manufacturer’s instructions.

7

While the ribs are cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat your oven to 450°F.

8

In a separate bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients.

9

Brush the prepared barbecue sauce all over the ribs, including the bones.

10

Place the ribs in a foil-lined baking tray and cook in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

11

Change the oven settings to broil and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to lightly char and caramelize the edges.

12

Allow them to rest for 10 minutes before slicing, then serve.

Ingredients

For the Ribs:
 4 lbs baby back pork ribs
 2 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp onion powder
 2 tsp paprika
 2 tsp salt
 1 tsp cracked black pepper
 ½ tsp cumin
 1 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
 1 cup cold water or apple cider vinegar
For the Sauce:
 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce
 3 tbsp minced garlic
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 ½ tbsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
 1 tsp salt

Directions

1

Peel off the membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs. Wash and set aside.

2

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne, if using.

3

Sprinkle seasoning over the ribs and drizzle with oil. Rub the seasoning all over the ribs on both sides.

4

Place cold water or apple cider vinegar along with a trivet in your Pressure Cooker. Place the baby back ribs on top of the trivet.

5

Close the lid, then turn the Venting Knob to the Sealing position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 16 - 25 minutes, plus full Natural Release [Adjust the timing in accordance to your preference: 16 minutes (Tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (Fall off the bone)].

6

Open the lid carefully according to your manufacturer’s instructions.

7

While the ribs are cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat your oven to 450°F.

8

In a separate bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients.

9

Brush the prepared barbecue sauce all over the ribs, including the bones.

10

Place the ribs in a foil-lined baking tray and cook in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

11

Change the oven settings to broil and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to lightly char and caramelize the edges.

12

Allow them to rest for 10 minutes before slicing, then serve.

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