(Looking at you, Korean-Style Short Ribs!)
As a bonus, the cooking liquid becomes a pan sauce with just a few extra touches.
Step 1: Prepare the Short Ribs
Start with 3 pounds of bone-in beef short ribs.
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Using a sharp knife, trim any excess fat from the ribs.
Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Prepare the Cooking Vegetables
Finely chop carrots and mince garlic.
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These will be used to flavor the cooking liquid.
When adding the ribs to the pan, the oil should be hot enough to sizzle.
Cook the ribs on all sides in the hot oil until browned.
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
Step 4: Prepare the Cooking Liquid
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Add the chopped carrots and minced garlic to the drippings.
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Cook and stir for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are just tender.
Return the ribs to the Dutch oven.
Bring this mixture to boiling.
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If following ourbraised short rib recipe, whisk in Dijon-style mustard and horseradish.
Serve the sauce over the ribs.
Step 8: Make a Gremolata
If desired, top with the optional gremolata.
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How to Make Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Aslow cookeralso works for braising beef short ribs.
What Are Short Ribs?
Short ribs are squares or rectangles of beef that generally come from the chuckthe shoulderof the animal.
you’re free to also purchase boneless short ribs.
Either way, short ribs require long, slow cooking for tender results because they start out so tough.
That’s why braised short ribs are common.
What Is Braising?
What Pan to Use for Braising Short Ribs
There are pans made exclusively for braising.
you could also use a Dutch oven or a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
