Braised Short Ribs

Name: Braised Short Ribs
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 4 to 6 pounds beef short ribs; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 onions, preferably Vidalia, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, preferably Pinot Noir; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; Bouquet garni (4 sprigs of thyme, 4 of sprigs flat-leaf parsley, 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh, tied together in cheesecloth); 2 to 2 1/2 cups beef stock (page 227) or low-fat, reduced-sodium beef broth

December 9, 2011

Short ribs are the meaty ends of the beef rib from the chuck, rib, and brisket. They are rich and succulent, but fairly fatty, so before braising, it is very important to first brown them well to render the excess fat. Short ribs are available cut two ways: English—cut between the bones so each piece consists of one rib, or flanken—cut across the bones, so each piece consists of several bones. Either cut is appropriate for this dish.

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