Hoisin Instant Pot/BBQ Ribs

 

Ingredients 

• For the rub
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Chinese 5-spice powder
• 2 teaspoons ground Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 racks St. Louis-cut pork ribs

For the sauce

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp honey

5 cloves garlic minced

4 inches ginger grated

1 tsp five spice powder

Directions

1. To make the rub, mix together brown sugar, salt, 5-spice powder, Szechuan peppercorns, white pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.

   Remove the membrane from the back of the rack, and trim the ribs of excess fat. Cut each rack into 3 to 4 rib segments. Rub each rack liberally with the rub. Let sit for 2-8 hours

   Place on rack in pressure cooker with 1/2 cup water. Put ribs on rack. Pressure cook for 30 minutes and let natural pressure release. 

   In meantime, combine ingredients for sauce in small saucepan and cook until sauce coats back of a spoon.

   Take ribs out of pressure cooker and place on baking sheet. Coat ribs with sauce on both sides.

   Place ribs on oiled barbeque at medium direct heat for two minutes each side until grill marks have formed. Remove from heat and brush on remaining sauce. Optional sprinkle with chopped cilantro or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.