Finger-licking sticky coffee pork ribs

These delicious sticky coffee pork ribs are served in 20 minutes, it does not get better than that! Recipe compliments of Instapot.

Ingredients

Ribs rub:

• 500-600gr pork ribs (membrane removed)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp paprika
• 2 tsp blended black pepper
• 2 tsp extra olive oil

Sauce:

• 1 tbs instant coffee granules
• 3 tbs brown sugar
• 1 tbs maple syrup
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar/rice vinegar
• 1 tbs soy sauce
• 80ml water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 1 tsp chili flakes

Method

1. Mix all the dry rub ingredients, add olive oil, and coat the ribs on both sides. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
2. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
3. When the sauce thickens and thinly coats the back of a spoon, set aside to slightly cool then remove the star anise and cinnamon stick.
4. Baste the ribs on both sides using ¾ of the sauce.
5. For best results, set aside and let it marinade in the fridge for 30-60 minutes or overnight.
6. Air fry for 20 to 25min at 180 °C
7. Once cooked, brush the ribs with remaining sauce and enjoy with a squeeze of lime and a side of your choice.