Gator Guilbeau’s Honey-Bourbon Ribs.Photo:Jen Causey
Jen Causey
ChefGabriel “Gator” Guilbeauhas to get creative when serving theYellowstonecast and crew.
“Ribs are the perfect ranch food: hand-portable and easy to eat,” says the actor, on-set caterer, and real-life chef. “When filming, [we] often do not have time to sit down to eat, so my meals need to be fast.”
In his new cookbook,Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Cookbook, Guilbeau includes dishes made for the cast when filming in Montanaandmeals that the on-screen family eats — whether it be Rip’s fry bread with scrambled eggs and bacon or these honey-bourbon barbecue ribs.
“The sauce is a little tangy and sweet with a touch of smokiness from the bourbon,” says Guilbeau, “and the ribs are easier to make than you would think.”
Gabriel “Gator” Guilbeau.Wayne Acuff
Wayne Acuff
Gabriel ‘Gator’ Guilbeau’s Honey-Bourbon Barbecue Ribs
1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer or ale
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1½ tsp. kosher salt
½ cup bourbon, divided
1 cup ketchup
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ cup honey
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1½ Tbsp. barbecue spice rub
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1.Remove membrane from the bone side of ribs. Cut ribs into sections so they fit in a large 10-quart Dutch oven, and place in Dutch oven. Pour in beer, cider vinegar, salt and ¼ cup of the bourbon, making sure the ribs are just covered with liquid. Bring to a simmer over medium high. Cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer gently until ribs are very tender, about 2 hours.
2.Meanwhile, stir together ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, spice rub, pepper and remaining ¼ cup bourbon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
3.Transfer ribs to a large rimmed baking sheet in an even layer; let stand at room temperature to cool slightly and dry off, about 2 minutes. Brush ribs liberally on both sides with about½ cup of sauce, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Reserve remaining sauce.
4.Preheat oven to broil with rack positioned about six inches from heat source. Broil ribs, rotating baking sheet halfway through cook time, until nicely charred, about 10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Flip ribs; cook until underside is charred, about 2 minutes. Slice, and serve immediately with remaining sauce.
Serves:4Active time:35 minutesTotal time:2 hours, 55 minutes
Quick tip!Finish ribs on the grill instead of the broiler: Preheat grill to medium ( 350° to 400°). Grill ribs on oiled grates until slightly charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip and repeat. Brush with remaining sauce before serving.
source: people.com
