Easy Instant Pot Char Siu Ribs
These char siu flavored ribs are cooked to perfection in a fraction of the normal time when using the instant pot.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 2 racks pork baby back ribs
- 1/2 cup water
- pinch Chinese 5 spice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix all marinade ingredients and set aside.
- 2
Lightly salt the pork ribs and sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice, if using. Be VERY light handed with the Chinese 5 spice.
- 3
Arrange the ribs on the steamer rack in the instant pot. Pour about 1/3 of the char siu marinade over the ribs.
- 4
Add the water to the bottom of the instant pot and cook at high pressure for 18 minutes.
- 5
Quick release the pressure when done and transfer the ribs to a baking tray lined with foil.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.