I must admit, that every time I entered the LCBO store to purchase alcoholic beverages, I am always on the lookout for the newest addition of their Food & Drink magazine. The magazine is chock-full of their newest and reviewed products and recipes that may highlight products or the season.
Ale Braised Short Ribs is a recipe from Food & Drink magazine. Ale Braised Short Ribs are tender, fall off the bone ribs which are cooked in a flavourful dark ale. Part of their unique flavour comes from the use of fresh sage.
Enjoy!
Ale Braised Short Ribs
Serves
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Inspiration
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Food and Drink Early Summer 2011
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 Lb (1.75 kg) beef short ribs (cut 2 - 3 inchess thick (5 - 8 cm) and sliced into pieces with 1 or 2 bones)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Large onions (coarsely chopped)
- 2 Large cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp fresh sage (coarsely chopped (or 2 tsp of dried sage))
- 2 Tbsp your favourite bbq sauce
- 2 Cups (500 ml) dark ale
- 1 cup unsalted beef broth
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 deg. F |
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Season the short ribs with salt and freshly ground pepper |
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In a large ovenproof pot, heat the oil over medium - high heat. Sear the short ribs in oil until well browned on all sides. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and steaming the beef. Set aside the browned ribs. |
No Ovenproof Pot?
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If you do not have an ovenproof pot, then simply sear the short ribs in a large frying pan and then place in an oven going casserole dish. |
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In the same pot (or frying pan), on medium heat, saute the onion, garlic and sage until onions are nearly tender, about 10 minutes. Add the barbecue sauce and cook for 1 minute longer. |
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Place the ribs back in the pot or or frying pan, along with the ale and beef stock. Bring to a simmer, cover and then place in the oven (for frying pan, just add the mixture to the casserole and cover). Bake for 3 hours or until meat is very tender and falls apart when gently pulled with a fork. Remove from the oven. |
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Set the ribs aside and pour the pan juices through a strainer to remove any solids; reserve the liquid. Cook the strained liquid over low heat until it has been reduced to a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Add the ribs and mix together. Serve ribs covered with the sauce. |