Best Damn Short Ribs

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. 2Pat ribs dry and salt and pepper all sides.
  3. 3Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven.
  4. 4Add ribs and brown on all sides.
  5. 5Remove ribs and add garlic until softened but not browned.
  6. 6Pour in red wine and boil until it reduces to about 1 cup.
  7. 7Add ribs and any juices that have seeped out back into the pot along with the beef broth.
  8. 8Cover pot and put in the oven until the meat almost falls off bones, about 3 hours.
  9. 9After 3 hours, remove pan from the oven.
  10. 10Scoop out ribs to a platter and cover to keep warm.
  11. 11Skim off any fat from the top of the broth.
  12. 12Simmer the broth about 10 minutes to thicken.
  13. 13Add 1 tablespoon butter and whisk until melted.
  14. 14Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  15. 15Put ribs back in the broth and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef short ribs
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 bottle red wine such as Cabernet or Pinot noir
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic clove, peeled and smashed

Equipment

Dutch ovenpepper millgarlic presscup and spoon measureslarge spoonplatterwhisk

Tips

  • The longer you boil and reduce the broth, the more intense it will be.
  • Serve over rice, with cheesy grits, or with buttered noodles.
Best Damn Short Ribs | Clip Recipe