Description
Savory and zesty pressure cooker ribs that are sweet and spicy, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of baby back ribs (approximately 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard powder
Instructions
- Begin by carefully peeling off the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel for a firm grip.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if desired), and yellow mustard powder. Generously rub this spice blend over the ribs.
- Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function and heat the avocado oil. Sear the ribs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- After searing, take out the ribs and pour in the apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Insert the trivet into the pot and place the ribs on top. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the ribs.
- Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before switching the valve to venting.
- Gently lift the ribs out of the pot and transfer them to a baking sheet. Brush on more barbecue sauce if desired.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler and place the ribs under it for about 6-8 minutes, watching closely.
- Allow the ribs to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an added kick, consider mixing in a dash of hot sauce with the barbecue sauce before cooking.
- If you prefer a sweeter glaze, increase the maple syrup in the rub or drizzle honey over the ribs before broiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg