Instant Pot Honey Garlic Ribs

Chinese, Pork, Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

1 rack (~1.6lb) baby back ribs
2 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil
6 cloves garlic , minced
¼ cup honey
2 - 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce
½ teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional)
Ground black pepper

Marinade:
1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
¼ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional - can substitute with water)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Directions

Marinate Baby Back Ribs: Mix fine salt, sesame oil, garlic powder, regular soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine in a large Ziploc bag or Instant Pot.
Add in 1 rack of baby back ribs, then marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
*Optimal Marinating Time: 1 - 2 hours
Honey Garlic Sauce:
While the ribs are marinating, heat up the Instant Pot using “Saute Normal” function. When the indicator says “HOT” (~8 minutes), add peanut oil or olive oil to the Instant Pot.
Add in the minced garlic, then saute for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Pour in the regular soy sauce, a pinch of ground black pepper, honey, and dark soy sauce. Stir to reduce & thicken the sauce a bit for 2 - 3 minutes.
*Pro Tip: You may need an extra tbsp of regular soy sauce depending on how salty is your soy sauce.
Set aside the honey garlic sauce in a container, then let it cool.
Pressure Cook Baby Back Ribs:
Place 1 cup (250ml) of cold water and trivet in Instant Pot. Place the marinated ribs on the trivet.
Close the lid, then turn the Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 16 minutes (Tender with a bit of chew) to 25 minutes (Fall off the bone).
Natural Release for 10 minutes, then open the lid carefully.
Apply Sauce & Broil in Oven/Air Fryer:
Set the ribs on an oven tray, then generously apply the honey garlic sauce over the ribs on all sides.
*Pro Tip: It's best to broil the ribs before cutting it into serving size.
Option 1 - Oven:
Place the Ribs on an oven tray under the "Broil" function (or the highest temperature setting) for a few minutes until the honey garlic sauce is caramelized.
Option 2 - Air Fryer Lid:
Place the air fryer basket with the tray on the middle rack in Instant Pot. Layer the ribs on the air fryer tray. Place the air fryer lid on the Instant Pot. Press the "Broil" button, set the Temperature to 400°F and Cooking Time to 15 minutes. Air fry the second batch of ribs.
*Pro Tip: It takes ~8 - 11 minutes + preheat time. You can open the lid to check the progress.
Serve:
Chop ribs to serving size, then  brush a bit more honey or maple syrup on the ribs before serving.

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