Southern Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Short Ribs

   Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the short ribs on all sides until browned. Remove the ribs and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.

3. 3

   Braising Liquid

   Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Braise the Ribs

   Return the short ribs to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

5. 5

   Prepare the Grits

   In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in grits and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

6. 6

   Cook Asparagus

   While the ribs are braising, blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender. Remove and char on a grill or skillet for added flavor.

7. 7

   Serve

   Plate the braised short ribs over a bed of cheddar grits, garnish with candied vegetables, charred asparagus, and crispy onion straws. Serve with au jus on the side.