Sticky Apple Cider BBQ Ribs in the Instant Pot

Name: Sticky Apple Cider BBQ Ribs in the Instant Pot
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 2 racks baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs; 2 (12 oz) bottles BBQ sauce; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

Tender baby back ribs bathed in sweet apple cider, infused with garlic and smothered in a homemade sticky barbecue sauce for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

70 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories553kcal

carbohydrates68g

fat22g

protein18g

sugar54g

Dinner American

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp paprika

0.5 tsp ground black pepper

2 racks baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs

2 (12 oz) bottles BBQ sauce

6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

Directions

Pour apple cider into an 8-qt multi-functional electric pressure cooker (like Instant Pot) up to 1/2 inch below the rack line. Stir in garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Place rack into pot; heat cider completely. Arrange ribs on rack.

Close and lock the lid. Cook at high pressure for 27 mins according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10-15 mins for pressure to build.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a roasting rack.

Blend 2 cups barbecue sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce in a large cup until smooth. Mix with remaining barbecue sauce in a large bowl; set aside to reach room temperature

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method (about 5 mins). Unlock lid.

Dip ribs into barbecue sauce, place on roasting rack (no touching), and brush extra sauce on top for stickiness.

Bake in preheated oven until sauce is set, 15-20 mins.