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# Instant Pot Ribs

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    Juicy and smoky slow-cooked ribs for your grill to bless you with.
    
    ![image](@site/docs/meat/static/ribs.png)
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    ```text title="Ribs"
    1 rack baby back ribs or spare ribs (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
    1 cup water
    3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
    1/4 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving
    ```

    ```text title="Rub"
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 tablespoon paprika
    1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    ```

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      <p>Always worth it to make your own barbecue sauce & rub!</p>
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    1. Rinse the ribs and pat them dry. If your ribs still have the thin, shiny membrane on the back, remove it.
    2. In a small bowl, stir together the **brown sugar**, **paprika**, **black pepper**, **salt**, **chili powder**, **garlic powder**, **onion powder**, and **cayenne**. 
    3. Rub it all over the ribs, generously coating all of the sides.
    4. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. Pour in the **water**, **apple cider vinegar**, and **liquid smoke**. 
    5. Place the ribs inside the pot, standing them on the trivet on their side and wrapping the rack around the inside of the pot like a circle.
    6. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 23 minutes (baby back ribs) or 35 minutes (spare ribs).
    7. While starting step 8, place a rack in the upper third of the oven and set it to broil.
    8. After the ribs finish, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then vent to release all of the remaining pressure.
    9. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Transfer the cooked ribs to the foil, then brush liberally with **barbecue sauce**.
    10. Place under the broiler just until the sauce begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
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  <TabItem value="references" label="References">
    https://www.wellplated.com/instant-pot-ribs/
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