Instant Pot BBQ Pork Ribs

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 (2-pound) racks pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat, rinsed, and patted dry*

2 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

2 cups barbecue sauce ( of your choice)

*I used pork spare ribs for this recipe but any cut of pork rib would work as well

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, onion powder, chili powder, mustard, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper.

Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Season the ribs with the rub mixture from the step above.

Add chicken stock and apple cider vinegar to a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Place metal trivet into the pot. Place ribs upright on top of the trivet, wrapping in a circle.

Select manual setting; adjust the pressure to high, and set time for 20-25 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.

Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Place ribs, meat side up, in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet; brush with barbecue sauce.

Place into oven and broil until barbecue sauce is caramelized and browned, about 4-6 minutes.

Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce