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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinade 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 318
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Incorporate all marinade ingredients to a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Because the gochujang will not mix well, heat the sauce up in the microwave in 30 second intervals, until it can be incorporated.
  3. 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.
  4. Once ready to cook place trivet, marinade. and ribs in IP. Stand ribs up vertically, on top of trivet. *See pics below
  5. Close lid and seal. Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.
  6. Let Naturally Release at least 15 minutes.
Optional:
  1. 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.
  2. To thicken pour some of the sauce into a small bowl and with a fork whisk in 1 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot powder.
  3. Then gradually stir the corn starch mixture back into sauce until blended. You can keep repeating this process until desired consistency is reached.
  4. 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.