Instant Pot Ribs: Tender, Juicy, and Full of Flavor in No Time

Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife and pulling it off with your fingers or a paper towel.
Cut the ribs into sections that will fit into your Instant Pot (usually 2-3 rib sections per rack).
Season the Ribs:

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
Rub this spice mixture generously over both sides of the rib sections.
Sauté and Sear the Ribs:

Turn your Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the rib sections in batches, searing them for 2-3 minutes per side until they are browned.
Remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and set them aside.
Add Liquid to the Instant Pot:

Pour the chicken broth (or water) into the Instant Pot to deglaze the bottom, scraping up any brown bits left from searing the ribs.
Pressure Cook the Ribs:

Place the trivet (or a steaming rack) into the Instant Pot. Arrange the seared ribs on top of the trivet, stacking them if necessary.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high for 25 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
Glaze with Barbecue Sauce:

Preheat your oven’s broiler or an air fryer.
Carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot. Brush both sides of the ribs with a layer of barbecue sauce.
Place the ribs on a baking sheet or in the air fryer and broil or air fry for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has caramelized and the ribs are slightly crispy on the edges.
Serve:

Slice the ribs between the bones and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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