Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients

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• ½ cup brown sugar
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• ¼ cup chili powder
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• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
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• 2 teaspoons salt
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• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
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• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
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• 2 teaspoons onion powder
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• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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• 2 small or medium racks baby back ribs, membranes removed
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• 1 cup water
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• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
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• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's)
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Mix brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, onion powder, and paprika together in a bowl using a fork, breaking up any large clumps.
3. 3
   Rub spice mixture over both sides of ribs.
4. 4
   Place a steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour water and cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot.
5. 5
   Lower ribs into the pot by curving them around the edge. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
6. 6
   Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
7. 7
   Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place ribs on the foil. Top with barbecue sauce.
8. 8
   Broil ribs until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve and enjoy!