Pressure-Cooked Mesquite Ribs

Name: Pressure-Cooked Mesquite Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 4 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into serving-size portions; 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning; 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided

When we're missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They're so simple, and fall-off-the-bone delicious, too! —Sue Evans, Marquette, Michigan

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into serving-size portions
2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided

Directions

Combine water, vinegar and soy sauce in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Rub ribs with mesquite seasoning; add to pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 35 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
Remove ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Preheat broiler. Brush ribs with half the barbecue sauce. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until glazed. Brush with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 329 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.

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Stephanie

Dec 16, 2019

Made these as written and they were so delicious. We will definitely be making again. This was the first recipe we made in our new instant- pot and it was easy and turned out perfect!
Glenna

Apr 21, 2018

The only modification I made was using steak seasoning instead of mesquite. After 12 minutes of allowing the pressure to reduce naturally, I released the rest manually. The meat was so tender! I used my favorite mustard-based sauce and broiled for just a few minutes. Delicious! This recipe is going on my repeat list.
JenniJoe

Feb 5, 2018

Super quick and easy to modify with items on hand. Didn't have Apple Cider Vinegar so used Distilled Vinegar, didn't have Mesquite rub so used Montreal rub. Meat fell off the bones. My children loved them and talked/bragged about them to friends asking how to use a pressure cooker. Have since purchased recipe items and will try again with right ingredients.