Hoisin BBQ Ribs
These are perfect for the grill but can easily be finished in the oven under a broiler. These juicy pork ribs are covered in a sweet and sticky barbecue sauce with a Chinese flare, making them extra finger licking good.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 racks racks
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped (garnish)
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Japanese rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons rice wine
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Remove the silver skin from the back of two racks of pork back ribs and season the ribs front and back with the seasoning mix.
- Place a trivet in the inner cooking pot of an electric pressure cooker and add 1 cup water. Add the ribs.
- Close and lock the lid, making sure the steam knob is on Sealing/Locked. Pressure cook on high for 18 minutes. If you prefer the ribs less fall-off-the-bone and with a little tug on them, cook them for only 15 minutes. If you want them to completely fall-off-the-bone, cook for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small pot on medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil. Add onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Whisk in hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, Japanese rice vinegar, rice wine and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, lower heat and cook for 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Once the pressure cooking is done, quick release the pressure.
- Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Cut the ribs into individual segments. Lay the ribs down on the side and brush with the sauce. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the ribs are slightly browned and caramelized.
- Flip the ribs over, and brush with remaining sauce. Broil for 3-5 minutes until ribs are browned and caramelized.
- Alternatively, grill the whole racks of ribs on the barbecue and baste with the sauce until browned and caramelized.
- Serve on a platter with any remaining sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with cilantro.