Fall Off the Bone Instant Pot Ribs

I love a good barbecued rib, but the Instant Pot makes fall-off-the-bone ribs in so much less time! My kids ask for these all of the time. Each rack of ribs serves 3-4 (depending how big each person is, 2 racks feeds my family of 6 with a few leftover).

Fall Off the Bone Instant Pot Ribs

*1-2 racks baby back ribs
1 c water
1 Tbsp liquid smoke
1/2 c apple juice, or 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1-2 c barbecue sauce**
rib rub of your choice, OR

Rib Rub:
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp light brown sugar

1. Rub ribs with rub of your choice, or with rub included. Leave whole, or cut ever 4th rib.
2. Add water, liquid smoke, and apple juice or vinegar to bottom of Instant Pot. Place cooking rack on bottom.
3. Place ribs in pot, circling them around pot for one whole rack of ribs, or stacking them meat-side-up on the rack.
4. Secure lid. Press "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" and cook in high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.
5. Meanwhile, line jelly roll sheet with foil. Carefully remove ribs and place meat-side-up on foil. Turn oven on to BROIL. Brush barbecue sauce on top of ribs. Place under broiler 3-4 minutes to caramelize sauce on top.
ENJOY!

* 2 racks fits perfectly in my 8 qt Instant Pot, but I don't know about smaller versions.
** Our favorite is Sweet Baby Ray's