Ingredients
- white granulated sugar (3 tablespoons)
- smoked paprika (2 tablespoons)
- kosher salt (2 tablespoons)
- dark brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
- ground cumin (1 tablespoon)
- freshly ground black pepper (1 tablespoon)
- onion powder (1 tablespoon)
- garlic powder (1 tablespoon)
- chili powder (2 teaspoons)
- cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- lemon, cut in half (1)
- rack St. Louis ribs (about 2-3 pounds per slab) (1)
- Spice Rub (or your favorite spice rub) (1/4 cup)
- beer (2/3 cup)
- barbecue sauce, divided (1 1/2 cups)
- Medium Bowl
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a medium bowl, stir together all spice rub ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup for this recipe and the remaining can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Step 2
2. Rub the cut lemon over front and back of ribs, squeezing as much juice as possible. Remove any lemon seeds and discard. Let ribs sit for 5 minutes before cutting into 4 even pieces.
Step 3
3. Pour beer into the bottom of the pot, then add ribs (bone-side down). Pour 1 cup sauce over the ribs. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
Step 4
4. Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 19 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 5
5. When pressure cooking is complete, quick release pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.
Step 6
6. Remove ribs from the pot and place on a clean plate. Pour sauce into a measuring cup and place in the refrigerator, let sit for 10 minutes to cool. Once the sauce has cooled, skim the fat and then return the sauce to the pot.
Step 7
7. Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to HIGH. Select START/STOP to begin. Bring the sauce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 8
8. Spoon the hot sauce over the ribs, then place ribs into the Cook & Crisp™ Basket.
Step 9
9. Place the basket into the pot. Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 400 °F, and set time to 10 minutes.
Step 10
10. Remove ribs and let rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve remaining sauce on the side, if desired.