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The BEST Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce

It will be hard to forget the tender taste of the BEST baby back ribs I have made. The dark cherry BBQ sauce topped it off perfectly. It has become one of my favorite dishes. I thought It would be perfect to share the recipe with you guys
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baby back ribs, cherry bbq sauce, instant pot ribs, ribs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Time to come to pressure 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 418kcal
Author Before and After Lunch

Ingredients

Dry Rub Ingredients

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 2½ to 3 lbs baby back ribs
  • 1 cup beef stock or water
  • Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce or any other BBQ sauce of choice

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Carefully remove membrane from back of baby back ribs with a sharp knife, if necessary. Cut the ribs into 3 or 4 equal-sized parts and work the dry rub into each section on both sides. Set aside.
  • Add beef broth or water to Instant Pot and insert the metal rack. Place the seasoned ribs on their sides on top of the insert. (Do not stack them flat on top of each other).
  • Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Set the “Manual” setting to high for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Once cooking time is complete, do a quick release (QR) by flipping the sealing valve to the “Venting” position. Unlock and remove the Instant Pot lid and carefully transfer ribs to prepared baking sheet. Brush ribs with a generous amount of BBQ sauce on each side.
  • Pre-heat broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting into individual portions. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

See the recipe for the Homemade Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce below.