Pork Ribs

You certainly do not have to use pork, this recipe is versatile for many kinds of protein! These tender, sticky, charred ribs don’t take much effort at all.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 rack of ribs (approx 12-15 ribs)

SAUCE FROM SCRATCH

• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Paprika

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 cups ketchup

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce

SEMI-HOMEMADE SAUCE

• 1.5 cup sweet bbq sauce

• 2 tbsp sriracha or other hot sauce

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp black pepper 

DIRECTIONS

SAUCE

• From scratch: Mix and simmer on medium-low until thickened

• Semi-homemade: Mix in a bowl and divide into 2

RIBS

1. Turn instant pot to sauté

2. Cut ribs into shorter racks of 3-4 ribs or individually

3. Add 1 tbsp oil into a hot instant pot

4. Lightly sear meat side of ribs

5. Coat ribs with half the sauce. Save the other half for later

6. Cover and pressure cook on manual high for 30 minutes

7. Release steam

8. Turn oven broiler on

9. Remove ribs from instant pot and place on a foil-lined baking tray, Meat side up

10. Generously spoon remaining sauce over ribs

11. Broil for 5 minutes until sauce is caramelized and slightly charred

12. Optional: garnish with sesame seeds or chopped herbs