Instant Pot Honey BBQ Pork Rib Tips
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 2¼ teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 pounds pork rib tips, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; sprinkle over rib tips. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Pat ribs dry.
  2. In a 6-quart Instant Pot with trivet placed inside, combine 1 cup water and vinegar. Arrange rib tips, vertically, in a single layer. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve.
  3. Select MANUAL feature. Pressure cook on HIGH for 40 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, about 30 minutes. Uncover and press CANCEL feature.
  4. Remove rib tips and trivet; set aside. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid in Instant Pot; add honey, bourbon, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, thyme, and red pepper. Select SAUTE function, and cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Press CANCEL feature. Carefully transfer sauce to a bowl.
  5. Preheat oven to broil. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; evenly spread rib tips on top. Brush with sauce.
  6. Bake until lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes. Brush with any remaining sauce. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/instant-pot-honey-bbq-pork-rib-tips/