How long to cook ribs in an instant pot

• If desired, remove the silver skin off the back of the ribs to prepare them.
  The ribs may not become soft during cooking due to the silver skin’s strong barrier. To get rid of it, lift a corner of the membrane with a sharp knife, then grab it with paper towels and peel it off.
• Use your favorite rub or seasoning to season the ribs. Make your rub by combining salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar, or use one from the supermarket.
• 1 cup of water or broth should be added to the Instant Pot. To develop pressure and produce steam, the liquid will be used to cook the ribs.
• With the meaty side towards the walls of the pot, place the ribs upright in the Instant Pot. Depending on the dimensions of your ribs and Instant Pot, you might need to cut the ribs into smaller pieces.
• Make sure the sealing ring is securely fastened before closing the Instant Pot lid. This will seal the Instant Pot and enable pressure to build inside.
  Choose “manual” or “pressure cook” on high pressure in the Instant Pot.
• Depending on the type of ribs, change the cooking time using the “+” or “-” buttons:

Baby back ribs: 25–30 minutes of cooking time.
Cook for 30–35 minutes if using spare ribs.

• Ensure that the pressure release valve on your Instant Pot is in the “sealing” position.
• The ribs will start to cook as the Instant Pot achieves pressure. The Instant Pot will beep to let you know when the cooking process is finished. 15 to 20 minutes should be given to the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure. This implies that you should just leave it alone to naturally release pressure.
• After the natural release, use the rapid release technique to gently relieve any last-minute pressure. Using a long object, such as a wooden spoon or tongs, carefully turn the pressure release valve to the “Venting” position to do this.
• Keep your hands and face away from the steam and use caution around the hot steam. Because they will be hot and delicate, carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot by opening the lid and using tongs or a slotted spoon.
• At this time, you have the option to spray the ribs with barbecue sauce. If you like dry ribs or wish to use a different kind of sauce, you can omit this step.
• If you’re using barbecue sauce, spread the ribs out on a baking sheet and broil them in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and the ribs have a nice crust. To avoid scorching them when broiling, keep a tight eye on them.
• Before serving, allow the ribs to rest for a few minutes. This enables the fluids to be distributed more evenly and the ribs to somewhat firm up.

Note: Depending on the ribs’ thickness and individual preferences for tenderness, cooking periods may vary. It’s preferable to use a meat thermometer to check the ribs’ interior temperature. For food safety, cooked ribs must reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). You can pressure cook the ribs for a few more minutes if they are not already tender enough. Take pleasure in your succulent and tender Instant Pot ribs!