Jul 14 2026
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Short Rib Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
Time4h
Serves4

horseradish crema, fontina cheese, crispy shallot, fries

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Ingredients

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Short Ribs

Horseradish Crema

Sandwich Assembly

Fries

Method

Preparing the Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Season and Sear

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper. In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Deglaze and Braise

    Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add beef broth and thyme. Return the short ribs to the pot. Cover and braise in the oven for 3 hours, until tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the Meat

    Remove the short ribs from the pot and let them cool slightly. Shred the meat, discarding bones and excess fat. Reserve some braising liquid for serving.

Making the Horseradish Crema

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together sour cream, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and salt until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Prepare the Rolls

    Slice ciabatta rolls in half. On the bottom half, layer the shredded short rib meat, followed by slices of fontina cheese. Top with crispy shallots.

  2. 7

    Melt Cheese

    Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  3. 8

    Spread Crema

    Spread a generous amount of horseradish crema on the top half of each ciabatta roll. Close the sandwiches.

Preparing the Fries

  1. 9

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the cut potatoes in batches and fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 10

    Season the Fries

    Immediately sprinkle the hot fries with salt and toss to coat.

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