Monday, September 23, 2019
What is braising?
Braising is a combination cooking method where you first sear the food with a dry heat and then slowly cook it for a long period of time in a wet heat, usually a braising liquid with a lid to trap in the heat. Tough cuts of meat that require long cooking times to reach a tender, pleasant texture are great candidates for braising.
When you use the slow cooker, you are often braising stuff. If I wrote the book on slow cooking (no really I did!), why am I braising it the old fashioned way? Because it tastes different. The slow cooker is all about convenience. I love it. I use it frequently. But there’s something about braising a piece of meat traditionally that just tastes good. Maybe because it involves extra work. You know, things taste better when they are made with love.
How do you make braised short ribs?
Short ribs can be braised whether they are boneless or bone-in. Season and sear the meat over a high heat. Next, immerse the short ribs either partially or fully in a flavorful liquid in an oven safe pan. Cover and cook for a long period of time (usually about two and a half hours), until the meat is tender.
In this recipe the braising liquid is simple, but flavorful. The basis is a combination of sautéed onion and garlic. Beef broth and worcestershire sauce is added. The real kicker in this recipe is one fresh sprig of rosemary. It may seem simple, but the long cooking time will infuse the rosemary flavor throughout the liquid and the meat. Just be warned, the smell in your house will make you drool!
Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs
Absolutely delicious and definitely restaurant quality! The whole family loved it, even my picky 7 and 12-year-old.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 10 mins
Braising is a combination cooking method where you first sear the food with a dry heat and then slowly cook it for a long period of time in a wet heat, usually a braising liquid with a lid to trap in the heat. Tough cuts of meat that require long cooking times to reach a tender, pleasant texture are great candidates for braising.
When you use the slow cooker, you are often braising stuff. If I wrote the book on slow cooking (no really I did!), why am I braising it the old fashioned way? Because it tastes different. The slow cooker is all about convenience. I love it. I use it frequently. But there’s something about braising a piece of meat traditionally that just tastes good. Maybe because it involves extra work. You know, things taste better when they are made with love.
How do you make braised short ribs?
Short ribs can be braised whether they are boneless or bone-in. Season and sear the meat over a high heat. Next, immerse the short ribs either partially or fully in a flavorful liquid in an oven safe pan. Cover and cook for a long period of time (usually about two and a half hours), until the meat is tender.
In this recipe the braising liquid is simple, but flavorful. The basis is a combination of sautéed onion and garlic. Beef broth and worcestershire sauce is added. The real kicker in this recipe is one fresh sprig of rosemary. It may seem simple, but the long cooking time will infuse the rosemary flavor throughout the liquid and the meat. Just be warned, the smell in your house will make you drool!
Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs
Absolutely delicious and definitely restaurant quality! The whole family loved it, even my picky 7 and 12-year-old.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 10 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 6 boneless beef short ribs (4 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Cut the short ribs in half and arrange them in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small jar, add the vinegar, hot pepper sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Shake well to combine. Pour the sauce over the ribs and use your hands to toss and coat all the pieces.
- Cover the pan tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil. Bake the ribs until cooked through and tender, 2.5 hours.
- Remove the foil, baste the tops of the short ribs with the braising liquid, and continue baking the ribs for 30 more minutes, allowing the tops to brown.
- Serve with the braising liquid. I like to place a small bowl filled with the braising liquid on each plate. This allows the diners to dip their meat into the yummy liquid.
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