Best 7 Sweet Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs 6 Qt Electric Pressure Cooker Recipes

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Succulent and fall-off-the-bone ribs are a finger-licking barbecue staple, and with the help of an electric pressure cooker, you can achieve restaurant-quality ribs in just a fraction of the time. This article presents three delectable sweet dry rub baby back ribs recipes, each catering to various dietary preferences and tastes. The classic Sweet Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs offers a timeless combination of brown sugar, paprika, garlic, and chili powder, resulting in a sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy flavor profile. For those who prefer a bolder taste, the Spicy Sweet Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs amp up the heat with the addition of cayenne pepper and chipotle powder, creating a tantalizingly spicy yet balanced flavor. Lastly, the Sweet Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs (No Brown Sugar) provides a delicious alternative for those seeking a low-carb or refined sugar-free option, using a blend of sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, and stevia to achieve that irresistible sweet and smoky flavor. With these diverse recipes, everyone can enjoy tender and flavorful ribs, regardless of their dietary restrictions or taste preferences.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PRESSURE COOKER BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE



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The BEST pressure cooker baby back ribs recipe! My dry rub for baby back ribs + a secret ingredient + perfected cooking time = the perfect juicy & tender ribs. You will love this recipe for pork ribs!

Provided by Jess Larson

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3-4-pound rack baby back pork ribs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup water + 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
for serving: Your favorite BBQ sauce of choice, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread, etc.
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
optional: 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Add all listed dry rub ingredients to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside, or store in an airtight container on your spice rack for up to 1 month.
  • There will be a thin membrane on the back of the ribs ("silverskin") that needs to be removed - otherwise the dry rub won't penetrate the meat all around the ribs & your ribs will be difficult to chew! I find it's easiest to use a butter knife (something with a blunt edge that is not sharp) to work the silverskin off the ribs in 1 spot. From there, slide your finger under the membrane & the silverskin should pull off very easily. Reference the photos provided in the blog post above if you need a visual. I also found this simple video tutorial to be very helpful!
  • Generously season the ribs all over with kosher salt, then sprinkle the dry rub all over the ribs, using your hands to lightly work the rub into the meat.
  • Add the water & liquid smoke mixture to the bowl of your electric pressure cooker. Fit the bowl with its trivet/rack. Place the prepared rack of ribs on the trivet/rack, bending as needed to fit into the bowl. Cover the pressure cooker, securely locking its lid into place & ensuring the vent is turned to its "sealing" position. Cook on low pressure for 30 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes (literally just leave the pot for 10 minutes!) before carefully flicking the vent to its "venting" position to allow any residual pressure to release. The ribs will hold to the bone but will have a great fall-apart tender texture - perfect! Carefully transfer the ribs to a baking sheet or serving platter.
  • Optional: Grill the ribs: While the pressure cooker releases, preheat the grill to medium-high (approx. 600 degrees F). Grill the ribs over direct heat for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing them with your favorite BBQ sauce the whole time. You don't need to grill them very long, just enough to get some nice grill marks & smoky char.
  • the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce & BBQ sides. In our house, that's cornbread, potato salad & coleslaw - YUM. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Sugar 8.7 g, Sodium 791.8 mg, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 35.7 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg

INSTANT POT® SWEET BABY BACK RIBS



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Tender, sweet, and sticky baby back ribs that only take 1 hour from prep to plate. If you like them with a little spice, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the dry rub. I make this in my 8-quart Instant Pot® Duo; a 6-quart pot may require less liquid.

Provided by Chris Book

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 racks baby back pork ribs
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic salt (such as Lawry's®)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup beef broth
12 fluid ounces root beer
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Use a butter knife to cut into an edge of the rib racks. Use a paper towel to grab and lift off the silvery membranes.
  • Combine brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in bowl. Coat the ribs generously with the dry rub.
  • Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot®. Pour in broth, root beer, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Place ribs on the trivet on their sides, with one inside the other. Close and lock the lid and make sure the vent is sealed. Select manual high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on the highest heat setting. Place a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Transfer ribs to a broiling pan and generously coat with barbecue sauce.
  • Cook in the broiler until barbeque sauce is bubbly and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1910.9 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

SWEET DRY RUB FOR PORK RIBS



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The best BBQ Dry Rib Rub recipe for tender and juicy pork ribs! The perfect blend of sweet and savory for award winning flavor!

Provided by Ranch Style Kitchen

Categories     Main Course

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Gather all the ingredients.
  • Place in a bowl and stir together, breaking up clumps with your spoon.
  • Use right away or store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Calories 40 kcal, Fat 0.3 g

SWEET DRY-RUB BABY BACK RIBS - 6-QT ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER



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Tried and True, just a hint of heat. I have adapted my dry rub from from Ribs, Chops, Steaks, & Wings by Ray Lampe, and my electric pressure cooking directions from Gracie Cooks! blog. We found the original rub recipe to have way too much salt, and we reduced the cayenne pepper so toddlers wouldn't be overwhelmed. I like to keep the ribs out of the bottom liquid as much as possible, and I top it with a fresh BBQ sauce (or Heinz's Kansas City BBQ sauce was even easier and quite yummy) for finishing off the ribs either in the oven or on the grill. The pressure-cooked unglazed ribs can be frozen - we tend to make as many slabs as our P.C. can hold. Afterwards, strain the liquid, defat, and use as a marinade for a rump roast. Removing the membrane that covers the inner part of the ribs and removing excess fat accounted for most of my prep time. In the Instant Pot, it only took 15 minutes to reach pressure, and 20 for the pressure to come down naturally. (The posted "Cooking Time" is the amount of time at High Pressure (11 psi). I think it is most convenient to cook the ribs ahead and just worry about "finishing" them when you are ready to eat.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 2 full rib racks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup brown sugar
2 -4 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons finely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground coriander or 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 lbs baby back ribs (2 full racks)
12 ounces Coca-Cola
1/4-1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I like Heinz Kansas City BBQ sauce)

Steps:

  • RUB:.
  • Combine all Rub ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • RIBS:.
  • Using a full cooking sheet, prepare ribs by removing membrane that covers the inside part of the ribs. Also trim off excess fat, if any. (Check YouTube for instructive videos.).
  • Generously coat both sides of both racks of ribs.
  • In 6-quart or larger electric pressure cooker, place roasting rack in inner pot. Pour in Coca Cola. Place each rack of ribs vertically, with meaty side out, and meatier edge on top. (A 6-quart P.C. should accommodate 3 racks, and an 8-quart P.C. should handle 4 racks.).
  • Feel free to sprinkle rest of rub on ribs.
  • Put inner pot into Pressure Cooker base.
  • Secure lid.
  • INSTANT POT: Select MEAT/STEW setting, and increase time to 30 minutes. When cooking has completed, press Off, and unplug. Allow pressure to release naturally (or at least 12 minutes before venting).
  • OTHER ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER: Cook on HIGH pressure for 30 minutes, and allow pressure to release naturally.
  • STOVE-TOP P.C.: Please consult your manual. These normally cook at 15 psi instead of 11 psi attained by electric pressure cookers, so cooking times and Natural Pressure Release times will both be shorter. You will have to hang around to make sure the stove-top pressure cooker maintains the right pressure, however.
  • Once pressure cooker has released its pressure, remove the lid. Carefully remove the ribs with tongs. (I move the ribs to a colander to drain as I normally cook them ahead up to this point.).
  • OPTIONAL: Strain the cooking liquid and refrigerate, then remove the top fat layer. It would make a killer marinade for a rump roast. If you don't like that option, discard the cooking liquid as you see fit.
  • FINISHING:.
  • OVEN: Set to BROIL. Put racks meaty side up and glaze with BBQ sauce with a silicone basting brush. Broil for 2-5 minutes or until heated through. If you like, baste again and broil some more.
  • GRILL: Prepare grill. On BBQ mesh grate, place rib racks meaty side up and glaze with BBQ sauce with a silicone basting brush. Heat through. Baste again and heat some more if you wish.

PRESSURE-COOKER BARBECUED BEEF RIBS



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These tender, tangy ribs taste slow-cooked but are a cinch to make. They're great for picnics as well as a family dinner.-Erin Glass, White Hall, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup plum preserves or preserves of your choice
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. Brown ribs in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Remove ribs. Brown onions. Add ribs back to the pressure cooker. Add water. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure., In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Remove ribs from pressure cooker; discard cooking juices. Return ribs to pressure cooker. Pour sauce over top. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 5 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve ribs with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

PRESSURE-COOKER MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS



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After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous restaurant, I was inspired to create my own version of tasty dry-rub Memphis ribs. Smoked paprika in the rub mimics the flavor the ribs would get from grilling over hot coals. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds)

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and water; brush over ribs. Pour remaining vinegar mixture into a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Mix together next 12 ingredients, reserving half. Sprinkle ribs with half of seasoning blend. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; transfer to pressure cooker. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Remove ribs; skim fat from cooking juices. Using a clean brush, brush ribs generously with skimmed cooking juices; sprinkle with reserved seasoning. Serve ribs with remaining juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER PORK RIBS



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Make Electric Pressure Cooker Pork Ribs for a fast, delicious, tender dish. Electric Pressure Cooker Port Ribs are tangy and sweet with BBQ sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 rack pork baby back ribs (1 lb.), cut crosswise in half
1 cup water
1/2 cup HEINZ BBQ Sauce Classic Sweet & Thick

Steps:

  • Combine dry seasonings. Remove and discard membranes from rib halves. (See tip.) Rub seasoning mixture onto both sides of rib halves.
  • Add water to electric pressure cooker. Place trivet in pressure cooker; top with rib halves. Close and lock lid. Turn Pressure Release Valve to Sealing position.
  • Cook 30 min. using HIGH PRESSURE COOK setting. When timer goes off, use Natural Pressure Release for 10 min., then do a Quick Pressure Release to release any remaining pressure. Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Turn off pressure cooker. Slowly remove lid. Transfer ribs to prepared baking sheet. Brush barbecue sauce onto both sides of rib halves.
  • Bake 10 to 15 min. or until sauce is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7924 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality baby back ribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs: This tough membrane can prevent the ribs from cooking evenly.
  • Use a flavorful dry rub: The dry rub will help to create a delicious crust on the ribs.
  • Cook the ribs in a 6-qt electric pressure cooker: This will help to tenderize the ribs and make them fall off the bone.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: This will help the ribs to retain their juices.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a great way to make tender and flavorful baby back ribs in a 6-qt electric pressure cooker. The dry rub adds a delicious crust to the ribs, and the pressure cooker cooks them quickly and evenly. Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.

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