Easy BBQ Pork Ribs | Nik Snacks #JuneteenthCookout

I’m participating in the 2020 Juneteenth Cookout Takeover. This initiative was established to encourage the celebration of Juneteenth – a jubilee of freedom to commemorate the end of slavery – and to amplify the food traditions of black culinary creatives.

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Juneteenth is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "Nineteenth". The date marks the day in 1865 that the last of the enslaved Black people in America learned of their freedom.

And for over 150 years since, Black American families, cooks, chefs, and culinarians have commemorated this summer holiday with a wide range of food traditions that tell a story of the perseverance of a people.

Only a footnote in the history books in school, I didn't know the true significance and celebratory traditions of Juneteenth until recently. But I've known about barbecue my entire life.

Barbecue as a noun and a verb is a staple of the American culinary footprint – so much so that three national holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day) are associated with it. Barbecue is seasoned and flavored by the people who could not enjoy any freedom on Independence Day for almost a century.

While the following recipe is not traditional, it is an iteration of the modern way of cookery.



When you don’t have time to set up the smoker or fire up the grill, these EASY BBQ PORK RIBS come to the rescue. Not in the mood for pork ribs? No problem – The following recipe can be used for beef ribs and bbq chicken legs too.

Easy BBQ Pork Ribs

The secret to the Easy BBQ Pork Ribs? The Instant Pot! Pork ribs still come out smoky, juicy, saucy, so easy and tasty in half the time.

When I purchased my Instant Pot nearly a year ago (or maybe it was 2 years? Time flies when you're not slaving over a hot stove all day) these ribs were the first thing my boyfriend and I made. We didn't mess around with corn on the cob or hard-boiled eggs. We went straight for the jugular.

That's how I knew my cooking life at home was about to change. Check how easy this is:
In the time it takes you to make the slaw, the cornbread, and set up the ice cream maker for the kids, the ribs will be done.


Season a rack or two with your favorite rub, let the ribs cook in the Instant Pot for 25 minutes, baste with your favorite BBQ sauce and finish them off in the oven. You'll be eating like kings and queens in no time at all.