Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients :

• 2-lbs beef short ribs
• 3 oz-olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly cracked white peppercorns
• 2 oz-slab bacon or double smoked bacon, chopped
• 2 cups chopped white onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup peeled & chopped celery root
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 1 cup red wine, (a Baco Noir works well)
• 6 cups beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tsp whole white peppercorns

Directions :

In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over high heat

When hot, season ribs with salt & pepper; sear ribs on all sides and remove from pot

Add bacon, onions, carrot, celery root & garlic

Cook until golden brown

Add the red wine and deglaze the pot

Reduce wine until almost gone

Add ribs back to pot & cover with beef stock

Add bay leaves, fresh rosemary, thyme, & peppercorns

Simmer over medium low heat until ribs are completely cooked and almost falling off the bones

Remove when ribs are done, approx 2 1/2 to 3 hours

Strain all ingredients from liquid (optional, but remove bay leaves) and return to pot over high heat to reduce

When sufficiently reduced and thickened, add ribs back to sauce

Serve