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Instant Pot Asian Ribs on a white plate garnished with scallions
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Sticky Instant Pot Asian Ribs Recipe

These Instant Pot Asian ribs are so tender, juicy, and easy to make! Fall off the bone baby back ribs covered in a sweet and tangy Asian soy glaze! The best pressure cooker Asian ribs you’ll ever taste! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Korean
Servings: 4
Calories: 381.86kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back pork ribs back membrane removed
  • 2 stalks scallions chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Spice Rub

  • 1 ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried parsley

Instant Pot "mop sauce"

  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 inch ginger sliced into large pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed

Rib Sauce

Instructions

  • Remove the membrane from the back of your baby back ribs, if it's present. Take a knife and slide it under the membrane over the bone. Using a paper towel, lift out the membrane from a corner and pull it off along the length of the ribs. Pat dry.
  • Combine all ingredients for the spice rub in a bowl. Rub about ⅔ of the rub mixture on the top of the ribs. Then turn the ribs over and use the remaining ⅓ rub mixture on the other side of the ribs. Firmly pat the rub in.
  • Add the Instant Pot "mop sauce" ingredients into your Instant Pot container then add the steamer rack trivet into the pot. Place the ribs on top of the trivet with the meaty side curled facing outwards.
  • Using the manual setting, set the pressure to high for 25 minutes. Wait 10 minutes then use the quick release valve to release the pressure.
  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Set the ribs on top of a rack with a baking sheet placed under it.
  • Brush it with Sweet and Tangy Sticky Soy Glaze or your favorite sauce over the ribs and broil for 4 - 6 minutes until the sauce on top bubbles and caramelizes. Brush on additional layers if desired or serve the remaining glaze on the side. Watch this closely as it can easily burn. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 381.86kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.86g | Protein: 28.75g | Fat: 24.93g | Saturated Fat: 8.48g | Cholesterol: 97.81mg | Sodium: 1053.87mg | Potassium: 517.98mg | Fiber: 2.86g | Sugar: 5.01g | Vitamin A: 1349.91IU | Vitamin C: 1.83mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2.54mg