42 thoughts on “Electric Pressure Cooker Instant Pot ~ Baby Back Ribs”

1. I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I used a different brand electric 8 qt. pressure cooker, but I don’t know if that mattered. I made some adjustments for my family. I used pork spareribs (it was on sale..lol), I used the bottled bbq seasoning, I added cumin, chili powder, crushed flakes, a small bit of celery seeds for a rub, diced onions, which I added a little oil and sautéed in the cooker, before I added the ribs and I used a cup of chicken broth instead of water. The last change was I used 2 sauces as a blend. I used about 12 oz Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce (give or take) and about 4 – 8 oz of Bullseye bbq sauce (Memphis style) and a few shakes of worcestershire. Because I used spare ribs (larger than back ribs), I pre-cut them into 3 ribs for one portion. I set the electronic button (mine has a ribs button). The automatic button set for 25 mins and suggested set for add’l 5 minutes if needed. I realize I added a lot of items that were not necessary, just personal preference. The only thing I might change next time is to very quickly brown the ribs with the onions at the start and remove the ribs, after I rubbed the other ingredients. I have not had my pressure cooker very long, so I’ve been just searching recipes and trying them out. Thank you for sharing your recipe and directions. It was a GREAT guide. 🙂

   1. I’m going to try your way tonight, i just got my pressure cooker today, and im trying to find things to cook in it and the times, if you have anything to help me i would live to here them, and i will do the same for you, thank you for sharing

      1. I make them like this . But after I take them out I put them on the grill . I brush them with BBq. sauce,cook gor a few min flip them and brush them again. after a couple mins. I take them off and serve. Doing this gives them a layer of sticky sauce that isn’t so watery.

      2. If anyone is interested I have about 200 recipes for the electric pressure cooker on my page… Debbie Johnson !

         On my ribs I cooked it in a Dr. Pepper and 1/2 c brown sugar. Took them out put them on a cookie sheet and added BBQ sauce under the broiler for 10 minutes!!!!To make them ewey gewey and sticky
         charred yummy!

         1. i would love some recipes.. just got a new pressure cooker and I am in desparate need of some good recipes…….

         2. Hi Debbie
            Can you please share your recipes ?

            1. https://www.pinterest.com/djohnson410395/pressure-cooker-recipes/

         3. Just got the pressure xl no idea what im doing all help appreciated. Along with recipes. We love pasta lol

         4. What site are your recipes on

         5. Would love to check out your recipes. Where can we find your page?

         6. I would love your recipes. It would help me out greatly. Thank you!

         7. Would love to check out your recipes, I bought this about 6 months ago but have not used it yet, really want to use all the time inclluding this weekend for BBQ Ribs.

            Thank You,

            Tami D.

         8. How do I look at your page?

         9. What’s your url

         10. I’m going to give this a try! Thank you

         11. hi how do I find your recipes please

         12. where do i find your recipes

         13. Debbie can I get your website?

         14. Please send me your recipe list.

         15. I too would love some recipes. I have a Power Cooker, not an XL so the settings are different. So, if you care to share recipes for a Power Cooker I would greatly appreciate it.
             Karen

         16. I’m very interested in your power cooker recipes if you’d like to share.

             Thanks ahead of time,

             Chris Rogers

   2. Thanks for the much needed advice! I’m going to try my new pressure cooker out tonight! Have never used one so wish me luck! Lol

2. I love cooking ribs in the pressure cooker too, when they are done I put them on a cookie sheet under the broiler for about 5 mins. It gives them a nice browned finish I also do chicken wings like this.

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3. Hi, just wondering if you have more recipes. I got one too and have been searching for recipes. Thanks.
   These ribs be made soon, 3 boys, LOVE ribs

4. DO you use the rack that came with the pressure cooker or just out the ribs directly in it?

   1. Sorry for the delay in responding. I just put the ribs directly in the cooker. One less thing to clean up that way 🙂

5. How did you do your chicken wings? Did them today for first time and they were tasty but fell all apart

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6. I’m trying it right now I’m so excited!!!!

7. It is great. You can brown the ribs in PC. For extra sauce and crunch place in broiler add sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Either way this recipe rocks.

8. Sounds like a bunch of us are rediscovering our moms and grandmas pressure cooker days! I too have just received mine and I am searching for new recipies. When you try one let us know what you thought so we can figure out which ones to try?

9. I just got mine. I’ve never used one before. My husbands idea, his mom used hers all the time!
   I’m trying ribs first. Fingers crossed they turn out as good as they sound.

10. First time using my pressure cooker and ribs were at the top of the list. I loosely followed your recipe and they turned out great.

    I added some Sriracha and Worcestershire to the mix and instead of a full cup of water I used a half cup and a half cup of apple cider vinegar.

    After I pulled the ribs out of the cooker I mixed some flower into the drippings to make it a bit thicker and slathered it onto the ribs. Then threw them onto the grill for a few minutes.

    Friggin delicious. The cooker is gonna pay for itself in savings from not having to buy as much propane.

11. Just got my pressure cooker and made mac & cheese. It was great. Going to go for the ribs tonight. I’m only one person and I must cut recipes down. How do I adjust the time.
    Is there a book or a guide to go by. Would appreciate any helpful tips.
    Thank Cally

    1. I looked online at time adjustments as I wanted to double a recipe. The warm-up time to get to high pressure may change a little bit online said the cook time would stay the same for double!

12. What size pressure cooker did you use? Will a 6 qt work? Thanks

13. I cooked mine (3 lbs. baby back) with apple juice and liquid smoke with the ribs on a trivet. But I am going to try it this way next time! I pre-heated the liquid, cooked on high pressure for about 19 minutes, then did a natural release which was about 20 mins. That came out perfect. THEN I put them in the oven, slathered with BBQ sauce, for 5 mins on 425 degrees. I looked up recipes for baby back ribs in the pressure cooker and every one was slightly different, so it will be fun experimenting!

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