Here’s an idea for your next cookout – pork ribs cooked in an Instant Pot with Dr. Pepper, then finished off on the grill or in the oven with more Dr. Pepper mixed with your favorite barbecue sauce. The meat is tender, juicy, and falling-off-the-bone delicious!
Adapted from An Affair from the Heart
Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
Description
Here's an idea for your next cookout - pork ribs cooked in an Instant Pot with Dr. Pepper, then finished off on the grill or in the oven with a coating of your favorite barbecue sauce mixed with more Dr. Pepper. The meat is tender, juicy, and falling-off-the-bone delicious!
Adapted from An Affair from the Heart
Ingredients
Instructions
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Place the ribs in a single layer in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Do not overlap pieces. Pour one can of Dr. Pepper on top of the ribs.
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Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it, and make sure the venting valve is set to "Pressure". Set the controls to Pressure Cook on High for 40 minutes. After cooking is finished, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes.
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While the pressure is releasing, prepare either the oven or grill:
- If using an oven, preheat to 400 F and use a rack placed over a baking sheet
- If using a grill, bring up to at least 350 F
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In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce with 1/2 cup of Dr. Pepper and mix thoroughly.
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Release remaining pressure and remove lid. Carefully lift out ribs (meat will be very tender and start to fall apart) and transfer to either the oven or the grill. Baste liberally with barbecue sauce and cook for 10 minutes, then flip, baste with more sauce, and cook another 10 minutes. Serve with additional sauce for dipping.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 633kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 42g65%
- Saturated Fat 14g70%
- Cholesterol 151mg51%
- Sodium 491mg21%
- Potassium 65mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 38g76%
- Iron 13 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Notes
- Bone-in ribs may be substituted with no change in cooking times.
