Cola Braised Pork Riblets (Instant Pot)
Colombians use cola a lot in cooking. It is used as a braising liquid for meats, in rice, and in desserts. When used with meats such as beef or pork ribs, it adds a savory element to the meat while the sugars caramelize. With the Instant Pot, the ribs only take an hour. The sauce will take another 30 minutes to reduce down.If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make these ribs in a slow cooker for 4-5 hours on high or in the oven a 300 degrees for 3 hours. I would cook the ribs in a Dutch oven if you go the oven route. You will be able to thicken the sauce on the stove top. The goal is always to minimize dishes. 1 pot meals by 1 pot head.
Equipment
- instant pot
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork riblets
- 2 cups cola
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 head garlic cloves left whole
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Add the ribs, cola, garlic, onion, salt and pepper to your Instant Pot. Turn the function to Pressure Cook on high for 60 minutes. Start.
- Release the pressure.
- Scoop out the riblets with a slotted spoon into a bowl.
- Turn the function to Sauté on high for 30 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, honey, and sugar.
- This will take the whole 30 minutes to reduce down and thicken. Give it a stir every few minutes while it reduces.
- Coat and toss the riblets in the sauce.
