Easy Instant Pot Char Siu Ribs
These char siu flavored ribs are cooked to perfection in a fraction of the normal time when using the instant pot.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian American, Chinese
Servings: 6 people
Char Siu Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp black bean garlic paste
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
For Char Siu Ribs
- 2 racks pork baby back ribs
- 1/2 cup water
- pinch Chinese 5 spice optional
Mix all marinade ingredients and set aside.
Lightly salt the pork ribs and sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice, if using. Be VERY light handed with the Chinese 5 spice.
Arrange the ribs on the steamer rack in the instant pot. Pour about 1/3 of the char siu marinade over the ribs.
Add the water to the bottom of the instant pot and cook at high pressure for 18 minutes.
Quick release the pressure when done and transfer the ribs to a baking tray lined with foil.
Brush 1/2 the remaining marinade on top of the cooked ribs. Stick the ribs under the broiler on high for about 5 minutes or until the glaze begins to bubble and caramelize.
Repeat step six, using up the rest of the marinade. The ribs should be a reddish brown color and slightly crisp when removed from the broiler.