with Steamed Baby Potatoes and Broccoli

Yield: 4 to 5 servings

Oven Recipe from Pillsbury Kitchens’ Family Cookbook

Gayle has been making the oven version for over 30 years. They’re always a hit. It’s the bourbon that makes it Kentucky style, although we usually use Jameson Irish whiskey. I’ve added an Instant Pot version which really reduces the time.

Prep: 10 Cook: 1 hr 10 (IP method)

• 3-4lb country-style ribs
• 1medium onion, sliced
• 1cup stock (beef or chicken)
• ¼cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2TBS cornstarch
• ¼ to ½cup bourbon or Jameson Irish whiskey
• 3TBS soy sauce
• Optional: 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Meal:

• 12oz baby potatoes
• 2TBS butter
• 1TBS parsley, fresh chopped
• 12oz broccoli

Oven Method:
Heat oven to 350°F.
Cut the ribs into serving pieces and arrange in a shallow baking dish. Top with onion slices.
In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs.
Bake covered for 1 hour. Bake uncovered for 1/2 to 1 hour additional or until ribs are tender, turning occasionally.

Instant Pot Method:
Cut the ribs into serving pieces.
In the Instant Pot pot, add the cup of stock, brown sugar, corn starch, whiskey, soy sauce and optional BBQ sauce.  Mix well.
Add ribs to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce. Top with onion slices.
Seal Instant Pot and set to MANUAL HIGH pressure for 30 minutes
Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release. Open the Instant Pot and transfer the ribs (carefully with tongs or a slotted spoon, the meat will be very tender) to a platter or the prepared sheet pan if using the BBQ glaze step.
Set Instant Pot to the SAUTÉ HIGH setting and bring liquid to a boil.  Cook until reduced and it thickens some. Serve over ribs.

Cook potatoes:
Add potatoes to medium saucepan and fill with water to cover by 1 inch, add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, partially cover and reduce heat to a soft boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Drain, add butter to pan and cover off heat.

Cook broccoli:
Peel and trim broccoli florets to desired size. Bring 1/2-inch water to a boil, add a large pinch of salt and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 3 minutes or until done to desired texture. Drain, add 1 TBS butter and mix to melt butter.

Optional BBQ Glaze for either version:
While the pressure is releasing, preheat oven to broil and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or a silpat. Brush the top side of the ribs with thickened cooking liquid or your favorite BBQ sauce and broil for about 5-8 minutes, until the ribs have become browned and BBQ sauce is caramelized.

Serve:
Stir chopped parsley into potatoes.

Divide ribs, potatoes, and broccoli between plates. Spoon sauce over ribs or serve on the side.