Pressure Cooker Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 rack baby back ribs
• 2 carrots (, roughly chopped)
• 2 - 3 drops liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons (5g) chili powder
• 2 teaspoons (4g) black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (2.4g) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (2.8g) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (2.3g) cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon (1g) cumin seed (, ground)
• ½ teaspoon (1g) fennel seed (, ground)
• ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper
• 1 medium onion (, minced)
• 3 garlic cloves (, minced)
• 1 cup (250ml) ketchup
• ½ cup (125ml) water
• ⅛ cup (31ml) maple syrup
• ⅛ cup (31ml) honey
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon (25g) brown sugar

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare Baby Back Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs with a butter knife and a paper towel.

2. 2

   Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs: Mix all the dry rub ingredients and rub it all over the baby back ribs. Then, set aside while you prepare other ingredients.

3. 3

   Pressure Cook Baby Back Ribs: Pour the homemade BBQ sauce into the pressure cooker. Add 2 – 3 drops of liquid smoke into the BBQ sauce. Place the baby back ribs into the BBQ sauce (see tips). *Pro Tip: If your Instant Pot is very sensitive to the "Burn Error", layer the Ketchup & Dijon mustard on top of the Ribs instead of mixing it into the BBQ sauce.Close lid and Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 16 – 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and Full Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.*Pro Tip: Adjust your cooking time according to your preference: 16 minutes (tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (fall off the bone).

4. 4

   Preheat Oven: While the baby back ribs is cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat the oven to 450°F.

5. 5

   Set Aside Baby Back Ribs: Carefully place the pressure cooked baby back ribs on a chopping board with kitchen tongs. Cover it with aluminum foil and set aside.

6. 6

   Filter the Fat (Optional Step): Filter the BBQ sauce with a strainer and remove the fat with an oil separator.

7. 7

   Reduce BBQ sauce: Place roughly chopped carrots into the BBQ sauce and bring your BBQ sauce to a simmer (Instant Pot: Press Sauté button once, then Adjust button to Saute Less Function).Continue to reduce and thicken the BBQ sauce by simmering until desired thickness (~6 - 8 mins). Occasionally, stir with a wooden spoon. Taste the seasoning of the BBQ sauce. Stir in more brown sugar and additional 1 – 2 drops of liquid smoke if necessary.

8. 8

   Apply Sauce and Finish in Oven or Grill: Brush the homemade BBQ sauce all over the baby back ribs on all sides including the bones with a silicone basting brush. Place the baby back ribs in the oven on the top rack for 10 – 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve and Enjoy: Serve the baby back ribs immediately with more homemade BBQ sauce along with the carrots.