Instant Pot BBQ Rib Tips

To make St. Louis-style ribs quickly and with minimal effort, use rib tips, cook them first in your Instant Pot®, and then sear them on the grill.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 497 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 pounds rib tips
• 1 tablespoon BBQ rub
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Add water and vinegar to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Set trivet inside.

Step 4

Sprinkle rib tips with barbecue rub and salt; massage to coat. Set rib tips on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 8 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Transfer rib tips to a baking dish; let cool 5 minutes. Add barbecue sauce; stir to coat.

Step 6

Grill rib tips for 6 minutes, flipping halfway.