Name: Make-Ahead Instant Pot Grilled Ribs | Epicurious
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns; 4 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 4 lb. St. Louis–style pork spareribs, cut into 3- or 4-rib sections; 1/4 cup dry white wine; Vegetable oil (for grill); 2 Tbsp. red or white wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley, dill, and/or mint leaves; A mortar and pestle; an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker

photo of InstantPot braised ribs with mixed herbs.

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Use your Instant Pot to prep these cumin-spiced ribs over the weekend, then save them (and their flavorful juices!) to grill for a quick weeknight dinner.

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