Instant Pot Korean Pork Ribs

Step 1

Blend the sauce ingredients in a food mixer or food processor until smooth. Set aside

Step 2

Prepare the pork ribs. Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs, pulling it down the entire length. Separate the ribs by cutting the meat between the bones.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to boil, enough to submerge the pork ribs. Once it is boiling, add mirim, black peppers, onion, green onion, garlic gloves and the pork ribs. Continue to boil for about 8 minutes, uncovered. Drain the water, remove any aromatic vegetables, and wash the ribs under cold running water.

Step 4

Place the pork ribs in the instant pot and drizzle over the sauce. Add the potatoes and the carrots on top.

Step 5

Close the lid, and make sure the vent is in the sealed position. To cook baby back ribs in an Instant Pot, set it to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. For spare ribs, cook for 25 minutes. (It will take 15 to 20 minutes to build the pressure in the pressure cooker.) When the pressure cooking is done, natural release the steam for 10 minutes, then do a quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of contacting any remaining steam. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 6

Open the lid and set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” for 8 minutes. This will continue to make the pot simmer, cook, and reduce the sauce.

Step 7

It is ready to eat, but if you want to add nice browning mark on the ribs and potatoes, transfer the them onto a baking tray or oven friendly dish. Brush the sauce on the ribs,  potatoes and carrots and broil them for 2 to 4 minutes or until charred.

Step 8

Serve with a bowl of rice and some kimchi.