Want some fall-off-the-bone, perfectly tender ribs, but don’t have all day to cook them? These Instant Pot Honey-BBQ Ribs are just the thing for those rushed nights. They come out perfectly every time, and everyone will love them!
Instant Pot Honey-BBQ Ribs
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I used to think ribs were so hard to make! If you don’t cook them long enough, they are tough and chewy. If you cook them too long, they are dry and chewy. Sounds like it would be tough to get them just right, doesn’t it? Well, not with your Instant Pot! Make a simple sauce, put it all in your Instant Pot, and with the press of a few buttons, you’re ready to go!
This recipe is adapted from our Oven-Baked Honey-BBQ Ribs. They are such a big hit – in our house and on our blog! – I knew I had to adapt the recipe to our Instant Pot. Wow, is it simple!
I made more sauce for the Instant Pot version of the recipe than I did for the oven-baked version of the recipe. But can you ever really have too much sauce on your ribs? Nope, I didn’t think so!!
How Long Do You Cook Ribs in an Instant Pot?
It takes about an hour from the time you turn on your Instant Pot to the time you can eat these tender, delicious ribs. (See the printable recipe card below for details.) But since the oven-baked version takes a good 2 hours to cook, it still saves you a bunch of time!
I couldn’t believe how perfectly these ribs came out! Fork-tender, fall-off-the-bone, and so flavorful! Use a fork (no need for a knife), or use your fingers… Either way you’ll want to lick up every last drop of that Honey-BBQ sauce!
Don’t believe how easy it is? Watch this quick video to see!
Enjoy!
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Printable Recipe Card for Instant Pot Honey-BBQ Ribs
- 1 slab pork ribs, approximately 3-4 pounds
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cut ribs into single-rib sections. Layer in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Pour sauce over ribs.
- Cover Instant Pot; be sure the steam release is set to "pressure."
- Press the "Meat/Stew" button.
- Then Press "Adjust" to increase the time to 45 minutes.
- Cook the ribs at high pressure for 45 minutes.
- When cooking is finished, allow the pressure cooker to slowly release pressure for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, turn the steam release valve to release the rest of the pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
- Remove ribs and serve immediately.
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Millie Ransom says
02/26/2018 at 11:07 pmI will definitely like to make these new recipes they sound delicious and look delicious please add me and send me more recipes may God bless you
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says
10/09/2018 at 4:56 pmI’m always looking for new Instant Pot recipes so I can’t wait to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing it on the National Pork Month #Celebrate365 Blog Party!
Denise says
02/24/2019 at 1:16 pmDo you add any liquid such as beef broth for instant pot?
Marybeth Feutz says
03/30/2019 at 8:47 pmNope, the honey and barbecue sauce mixture is enough to create steam and build the pressure.