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Korean BBQ Ribs (Instant Pot)

Tender fall apart juicy ribs in 45 minutes. A perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Marinade 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade:

  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 4 tbsp ketchup

Ribs:

  • 5 lb pork spare ribs
  • 1-2 tbsp arrowroot powder or corn starch

Instructions
 

  • Incorporate all marinade ingredients to a microwave safe bowl.
  • Because the gochujang will not mix well, heat the sauce up in the microwave in 30 second intervals, until it can be incorporated.
  • Next carefully cut ribs along the bone to fit in IP later on. Then place ribs and marinade in a bowl or Ziploc. Marinade 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  • Once ready to cook place trivet, marinade. and ribs in IP. Stand ribs up vertically, on top of trivet. *See pics below
  • Close lid and seal. Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Let Naturally Release at least 15 minutes.

Optional:

  • Pour the leftover marinade from IP into a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until liquid has reduced to half.
  • To thicken pour some of the sauce into a small bowl and with a fork whisk in 1 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot powder.
  • Then gradually stir the corn starch mixture back into sauce until blended. You can keep repeating this process until desired consistency is reached.
  • To crisp, line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil. Baste the ribs with BBQ sauce and broil on High for 3 minutes watching carefully.
Keyword dinner, instant pot, paleo, pork, whole 30