Fall-off-the-Bone Instant Pot Ribs

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 small or medium racks baby back ribs , membranes removed
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 , 12 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika together in a bowl using a fork, breaking up any large clumps.

3. 3

   Rub spice mixture over both sides of ribs.

4. 4

   Place a steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour water and cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot.

5. 5

   Lower ribs into the pot by curving them around the edge. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

6. 6

   Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

7. 7

   Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place ribs on the foil. Top with barbecue sauce.

8. 8

   Broil ribs until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve and enjoy!