Instant Pot Bourbon and Cola Beef Short Ribs - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3-3½ pounds boneless beef short ribs
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 1½ teaspoons black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, as needed
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
• 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup cola sweetened with cane sugar (not diet)
• 3 tablespoons tomato-based chili sauce or ketchup
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves