Bbq Baby Back Ribs Pressure Cooker Recipe

Juicy, fall-off-the-bone BBQ baby back ribs in just 20 minutes?! Yes, it's possible with this easy pressure cooker recipe! Adapted from a library find (Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes – highly recommend!), this recipe delivers tender, flavorful ribs with minimal effort. Skip the hours of slow cooking and get ready to impress your family and friends with this fast and delicious meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 836.1 kcal
Protein 104g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bbq Baby Back Ribs Pressure Cooker

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Bbq Baby Back Ribs Pressure Cooker

  • 3-4 lbs baby back ribs
  • Barbecue Sauce

How to Make Bbq Baby Back Ribs Pressure Cooker

  1. Place the metal rack inside your pressure cooker. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the cooker.
  2. If your pressure cooker is large enough, carefully arrange the ribs in a circle on the rack.
  3. If not, cut the rack of ribs into 2-3 sections and stand them upright in the cooker, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  4. Securely lock the lid on your pressure cooker.
  5. Set your pressure cooker to high pressure (15 psi) and cook for 12 minutes.
  6. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully use the quick release method to depressurize completely.
  7. Once the pressure has dropped, carefully open the lid. Use long tongs to carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker.
  8. For best results, prepare your favorite BBQ sauce. Dip ribs in the sauce, coating them evenly in a shallow dish, or baste generously while broiling or grilling for 2-3 minutes per side to caramelize the sauce.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

130g

Fat

88g

Carbs

15g