Sweet sriracha and bourbon braised short rib melt | Recipe | Bounded by Buns

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef short ribs
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (light brown will substitute)
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (double this for extra spice)
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 of a large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar will work)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• pinch kosher salt
• pinch MSG (optional)
• 2 slices of bread
• 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 to 3 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 2 hearty spoonfuls of short ribs (from above)
• pickled onions (from above)