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Easy Instant Pot Char Siu Ribs

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These char siu flavored ribs are cooked to perfection in a fraction of the normal time when using the instant pot.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian American, Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Char Siu Marinade

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp black bean garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

For Char Siu Ribs

  • 2 racks pork baby back ribs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • pinch Chinese 5 spice optional

Instructions

  • Mix all marinade ingredients and set aside.
  • Lightly salt the pork ribs and sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice, if using. Be VERY light handed with the Chinese 5 spice.
  • Arrange the ribs on the steamer rack in the instant pot. Pour about 1/3 of the char siu marinade over the ribs.
  • Add the water to the bottom of the instant pot and cook at high pressure for 18 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure when done and transfer the ribs to a baking tray lined with foil.
  • Brush 1/2 the remaining marinade on top of the cooked ribs. Stick the ribs under the broiler on high for about 5 minutes or until the glaze begins to bubble and caramelize.
  • Repeat step six, using up the rest of the marinade. The ribs should be a reddish brown color and slightly crisp when removed from the broiler.