BBQ Pork Ribs with Macaroni Salad

1. INSTAPOT: (Two kits can be cooked at once in a 5 quart or larger instant pot.) Remove the pork ribs from the package. Pat dry then rub the spice blend on all sides of the meat. Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot then place in the trivet. Put in the seasoned ribs. Secure the lid with the steam vent closed. Cook on high pressure for 23 minutes. When finished cooking, do a natural release of steam for 5 minutes. Do a quick release of any remaining pressure then remove the lid. With the tongs, remove the ribs and place on the cutting board. Serving options: 1) Brush the ribs with the bourbon peach BBQ sauce then broil or grill until slightly caramelized. 2) Serve the cooked ribs with the BBQ sauce on the side.

2. MACARONI SALAD: While the ribs are cooking, in the medium pot bring 4 cups of water and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt to boil. Stir in the macaroni and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain then rinse with cold water. Wash and dry the bell pepper. Chop the pepper and celery sticks into 1/4-inch diced pieces. Rough chop the carrot sticks. In the medium bowl combine the vegetables, cooked pasta, and macaroni dressing. Taste then add salt and pepper as desired.

OVEN DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 300ºF. Remove the pork ribs from the package. Pat dry then rub the spice blend on all sides of the meat. Place the ribs on the sheet tray then pour in a 1/2 to 3/4 cups of water based on the size of the tray. Wrap the top of the tray in aluminum foil. Place the tray in the hot oven to steam the ribs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. While the ribs are cooking, prepare the salad in step 2 above. After the hour and 45 minutes, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully remove the foil (hot steam will release). The meat should be very tender at this point though cooking times may vary. Return to oven as needed. Serving options: 1) Brush the ribs with the bourbon peach BBQ sauce then broil or grill until slightly caramelized. 2) Served the cooked ribs with the BBQ sauce on the side.

Place your meal kits in the refrigerator upon receipt. *Thoroughly cook all ingredients that come in contact with raw proteins (meats, poultry, seafood and eggs). You consume raw or undercooked proteins at your own risk. **Food has been prepared in a kitchen that uses products containing wheat, soybeans, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, sesame, and eggs, and may contain traces of these allergens.