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Balsamic Bourbon Short Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs slowly braised in a rich balsamic-bourbon glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 3-4 lbs beef short ribs bone-in
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.75 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 cup bourbon
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Season the beef ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the ribs until browned on all sides.
  3. Remove ribs and sauté onions until softened, then add garlic.
  4. Deglaze the pot with bourbon, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add balsamic vinegar, beef broth, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.
  6. Add rosemary and thyme, then return the ribs to the pot.
  7. Cover and braise at 325°F (160°C) for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
  8. Remove ribs, reduce sauce on stovetop, and serve with glaze.

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate overnight and reheat the next day.