Braised Short Ribs

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4 to 8

    Main-Course Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
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By James Peterson

Published 2007

  • About

Short ribs are a perfect cut for braising, because they contain a lot of fat that keeps them moist. Approach them like any braise: brown the meat with vegetables in the oven, simmer gently with wine and broth, strain and degrease the braising liquid, and use the liquid to baste the meat for the final glazing. Keep in mind that short ribs come in two forms. Sometimes they are cut crosswise into strips containing 4 ribs or so and about 2