After making Instant Pot short ribs<\/a> to rave reviews from the family, I started fixating on a baby back ribs version. These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs<\/strong> were started in the pressure cooker to quickly cook and tenderize, then finished in a hot oven with barbecue sauce.<\/em><\/p>\n I love tossing Baby Back Ribs<\/a><\/strong> on the grill, but the monsoon season has hit Indiana this summer, and now I have a baby back rib recipe that can be cooked all year round, no matter the weather!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The process to make these instant pot baby back ribs starts out like my other rib recipes. I mix up a flavorful rub with sugar, salt, and spices and smear it over the ribs the night before I plan to make them. This mixture will act as a dry brine and let the meat absorb some of the flavorings.<\/p>\n When it\u2019s an hour or more before serving time, cut into each rack into quarters, and stand them up in the Instant Pot along with some broth, before cooking under high pressure for 30 minutes. After a quick release, I popped these ribs in a hot oven doused with barbecue sauce to brown.<\/p>\n Baby back ribs are leaner and more tender than many other forms of ribs, so it\u2019s what I reach for first when I want ribs for dinner. Here are some tips for how to cook baby back ribs.<\/p>\n Baby back ribs are pork ribs that are visible when the loin of pork is removed. The upper ribs are smaller and were dubbed \u201cbaby\u201d back ribs when compared to the lower, larger back ribs. Baby back ribs typically take low, slow cooking to ensure they\u2019re tender. But today, you\u2019ll learn that\u2019s not always the case! My family loved these Instant Pot baby back ribs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s best to use a meat thermometer to know if your ribs have cooked to the proper temperature. According to the USDA, pork is safe to eat at 145 degrees, but the connective tissue does not start to break down until closer to the 160-170 range. <\/strong>So if you pull your ribs out at 145, they\u2019re bound to be tough. 185-195 degrees allows time for the ribs to become tender. This will occur in a shorter amount of time in the Instant Pot. But on the grill or in the oven, low and slow is the way to go.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019re a fan of the Instant Pot, you\u2019ll want to try this Whole Chicken in an Instant Pot.<\/a> There are so many dishes you can make with the meat! Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa<\/a> makes quick work of making beef for tacos, burritos and more. Even Corn on the Cob<\/a> can be cooked in a red hot minute!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget the dessert and try this Instant Pot Cheesecake<\/a> or how about a dreamy IP Dulce de Leche<\/a>!<\/p>\n Stay in touch through social media\u00a0@\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes! And if you love the results, please give it a 5-star rating in the recipe card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Instant Pot technique adapted from AllRecipes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 4<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 1\/2 rack<\/span><\/p>\n Amount Per Serving:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \t\tCalories:<\/span> 682<\/span>Total Fat:<\/span> 42g<\/span>Saturated Fat:<\/span> 15g<\/span>Trans Fat:<\/span> 0g<\/span>Unsaturated Fat:<\/span> 25g<\/span>Cholesterol:<\/span> 172mg<\/span>Sodium:<\/span> 3815mg<\/span>Carbohydrates:<\/span> 24g<\/span>Fiber:<\/span> 2g<\/span>Sugar:<\/span> 18g<\/span>Protein:<\/span> 49g<\/span>\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Instant](\"https:\/\/www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Instant-Pot-Baby-Back-Ribs-3-1-1.jpg\"\/ "\\"Instant")
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