Authentic Brazilian-Style Pressure Cooker Ribs Without Water.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Ketchup is more accessible and can mimic sweetness.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is more economical and still flavorful.

Cut the ribs into medium pieces and set aside.

Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pressure cooker.

Add 12 thickly sliced onions to the bottom of the pot, covering it completely.

Place the ribs over the bed of onions without pressing too much.

Cut 1 smoked sausage into medium thick slices and add it to the pot on top of the ribs.

Add 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, chopped parsley, and green onion to taste.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of hot chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of sweet or smoked paprika.

Close the pressure cooker tightly and turn on the heat.

Once the pot starts to whistle, cook for 30 minutes over low heat without opening.

Release the pressure and carefully open the pot to check the ribs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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