Elegant Braised Hoisin Beer Short Ribs

Savor the rich flavors of these braised short ribs, beautifully complemented by the sweet and savory hoisin sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection in a hearty ale and rice wine vinegar broth, these tender ribs are a true culinary delight.

Ingredients

3	lbs short rib of beef, about 10 ribs
	salt & freshly ground black pepper
3	tablespoons vegetable oil
10	garlic cloves, smashed
1	1-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices
12	ounces good ale (recommended: Bass)
3	tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½-1	cup hoisin sauce

Instructions

• 1. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy pot with a lid (Dutch oven) over high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides, in batches if necessary.
  3. Remove the ribs and pour off all but a couple tablespoons of the rendered fat. Return the pot to the stove, lower the heat to medium and sauté the garlic and ginger for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the ribs back to the pot. Pour in the beer and the vinegar. Stir, cover, and simmer for 2 ½ hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  6. Pour the hoisin sauce over the ribs, move the pot to the oven, and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove ribs and ginger from the sauce. Strain any excess fat from the top of the pot, leaving behind the flavorful sauce.
  8. Serve with Creamy Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes and Sesame Snow Peas.

Aug 02, 2024