This frozen ribs Instant Pot dinner can be made without planning. Each rib portion should have 3 to 4 ribs. I use a spice called Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning from Savory Spice Shop, but you may use what you have. With only 3 ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier!

Instant Pot Ribs from Frozen
This frozen ribs Instant Pot dinner can be made without planning. Each rib portion should have 3 to 4 ribs. I use a spice called Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning from Savory Spice Shop, but you may use what you have. With only 3 ingredients, it doesn't get much easier!
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons hickory smoke seasoning such as Savory Spice® Red Rocks
- 1 rack frozen baby back ribs membrane removed and cut into 4 slabs
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Set the trivet inside.
- Sprinkle hickory smoke seasoning liberally over frozen ribs; set ribs on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid.
- Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Preheat the oven broiler. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Transfer ribs to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with barbecue sauce. Broil until glazed, 4 to 5 minutes.