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Ribs Recipes

Braised Ribs Recipe

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Braising pork or wild boar ribs helps tenderize the meat, while finishing them on the grill caramelizes the sauce into a flavorful, finger-licking, gooey-crispy coating. Drink Pairings: Sinebrychoff Porter from Finland or Elysian’s Perseus Porter Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 4lbs of Wild Boar St. Louis Spare Ribs (you could substitute Kurobuta Baby Back Ribs or conventional Pork Ribs) Braising Liquid: …

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Grill-Roasted Kobe Beef Short Ribs Recipe

These slow-roasted, massive beef short ribs are chewy without being tough, and very impressive on the plate.  The simple rub adds just a bit of flavor without getting in the way of their intense beefiness. Drink Pairings: Malbec from Argentina or Cabernet from Washington Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 Kobe Beef Bone-In Short Ribs 1/2 sprig of …

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How to Braise Meat

Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking technique that can be used to turn affordable cuts of meat into meltingly tender, succulent treats.  The basic idea is to slow roast a tougher cut of meat in a pot with a small amount of flavorful liquid until the connective tissue breaks down and melts into the sauce.  …

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Braised Short Rib Recipe

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  Braised Short Ribs with Sautéed Rapini and Beans au Jus (Serves 6) This is a perfect example of how slow braising can take an affordable cut of meat like the humble short rib and raise it to meteoric heights.  This braising liquid recipe uses both ultra-rich wine soaked vegetables and fresh un-soaked vegetables for a …

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Southwestern Braised Short Ribs & Grits Recipe

The Southwest meets the Southeast when you plate these slightly spicy ribs with creamy grits that are spiked with cotija cheese.  The tomatillo jam/sauce adds a spicy and tangy bite. Drink Pairings: Monastrell from Jumilla, Spain or Frappato from Sicily Ingredients: (Makes 3-4 servings)  1lb Boneless Kobe Beef Short Ribs (could substitute bison short ribs, or short-cut bone-in Kobe …

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Slow Roasted BBQ Ribs Recipe

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  Slow-roasting pork or wild boar ribs on the grill gives them a tougher, chewier texture than braising…but some people prefer that.  The spice rub we’ve used here is sweet up front, with a building heat in the back. Drink Pairings: Syrah from Northern Rhone or Malbec from Argentina Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 4lbs of Wild Boar St. …

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Short Rib Sandwich Recipe

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Rich and tender braised shortribs served on a buttery brioche bun topped with sweet slow-caramelized onions and sour-crisp tzatziki sauce.  In other words: heaven on a bun. Drink Pairings: Belgian Dark Ale (such as St. Bernardus ABT 12) or Bitburger Pilsner (Germany) Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 2 medium Onions, sliced thin 4 Brioche Buns 1 …

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Braising Liquid Recipes

Try using these recipes along with basic braising techniques to braise your favorite roasts, ribs, osso bucco and more! Mire Poix & Tomato Paste Braising Liquid i. Add 1.5 cups mire poix to dutch oven stirring occasionally, until caramelized ii. Add a teaspoon of tomato paste, stir into mire poix and cook for a couple minutes …

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