How Long to Cook BBQ Baby Back Ribs (One Rack, Cut in Thirds) in the instant pot

Specification: Rack of baby back ribs, membrane peeled, seasoned with dry rub, coiled inside pot on trivet over 1 cup apple cider

Target Temp

240°F (116°C)

Pressure Level

Total Time

25–30 mins

Total Cook Window

Flip Mark

No Flip

Continuous Cook

Internal Safe Temp

195°F–203°F (91°C–95°C) fall-off-bone tender

USDA Safe Pull

Release: 10-minute natural release (25 min pressure + 10 min release)

COOK MODE

Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage

Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

Preheat & Prep

Add bbq baby back ribs (one rack, cut in thirds) (Rack of baby back ribs, membrane peeled, seasoned with dry rub, coiled inside pot on trivet over 1 cup apple cider) to the Instant Pot inner pot. Seal the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select 240°F (116°C) for 25–30 mins.

Pressure Cook

Cook at 240°F (116°C) for 25–30 mins. Use 10-minute natural release.

Check & Rest

Bones pull clean from the meat with almost zero resistance; rack is ultra-tender. After 10-minute natural release, carefully open the lid away from you. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS Pork Safety (145°F min, 195°F+ for tender ribs); Instant Pot Official Baby Back Ribs Guide.

Pro Tip: Coil the ribs into a loose circle around the inner wall with meat facing out; brush with barbecue sauce and broil 4 minutes to caramelize.

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