Instant Pot Spare Ribs with Quick Broiler Finish

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• 3 lbs Pork spare ribs, cut into 3-4 rib sections
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Water or broth
• 1 tsp Liquid smoke
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce

How Do You Make Instant Pot Spare Ribs with Quick Broiler Finish?

1. 1

   Season the ribs

   Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub over all sides of the ribs.

2. 2

   Add liquid to the pot

   Pour vinegar, water or broth, and liquid smoke into the Instant Pot insert, then place a trivet inside.

3. 3

   Arrange ribs

   Stand the rib sections upright or coil them around the edge of the pot on the trivet, meat-side facing out.

4. 4

   Pressure cook

   Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then allow a natural release for 10 minutes before venting the rest.

5. 5

   Transfer and sauce

   Carefully remove the ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet and brush generously with barbecue sauce on both sides.

6. 6

   Broil

   Broil for 5-8 minutes, watching closely, until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes at the edges.

7. 7

   Rest and serve

   Let rest 5 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving with extra sauce on the side.