Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

Step 1

Rub the ribs with the spice rub on all sides. Let the ribs sit while you prepare the pressure cooker.

Step 2

Add the apple juice, liquid smoke, and apple cider vinegar to the inner liner pot of the pressure cooker. Place the metal trivet/rack in the pot.

Step 3

Place the ribs on the trivet, trying not to overlap by much.

Step 4

Place the lid on the pot and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Then press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 25 minutes.

Step 5

When the cook time is finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 minute Natural Release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to Quick Release the remaining steam/pressure.

Step 6

When the pin in the lid drops down, open the lid.

Step 7

Set the oven broiler to 350° to start heating up.

Step 8

Use tongs to remove the ribs to a foil lined baking pan. Slather barbecue sauce all over them.

Step 9

Place under a 350° broiler for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce (this step is optional. Sometimes I just sauce them up and eat them). Watch them to make sure they don't burn or get dried out.

Step 10

Serve with a little extra bbq sauce for dipping.