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Instant Pot Asian Sticky Ribs

These Instant Pot Asian sticky ribs are fall-apart tender with a totally addictive sauce!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 2 -4 servings

Ingredients

Ribs:

  • 4 lbs. St. Louis style spare ribs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sambal paste
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 oz malty beer something that is not hoppy

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sambal paste
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Green onions sliced (for serving)
  • Chili oil optional (for serving)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients minus the beer. It should feel like a thick paste.
  • Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs, pulling it down the entire length. Season ribs with marinade paste, rubbing in thoroughly on both sides. Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • To make the glaze: place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Allow the glaze to reduce until thick and syrupy. Cool to room temperature and set aside until ready to use.
  • Add the beer to a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Place metal trivet into the pot. Place ribs upright on top of the trivet, wrapping in a circle.
  • Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30 minutes. When finished cooking, wait 5 minutes and then quick-release pressure according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Remove the ribs from the instant pot and lay them flat on a baking sheet. Brush them liberally on both sides with the glaze.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or your oven's broiler to high.
  • Place the ribs on the grill, meat side down, and grill for 3 minutes per side, brushing with more glaze as needed. If you are broiling, make sure the ribs are meat side up on the baking sheet and broil for 4-6 minutes until caramelized and browned.
  • Serve immediately topped with green onions and chili oil, if desired.
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