This can be done either in a smoker or as described below. Enjoy!
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup fish sauce or soy sauce
- 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 6 small dried red chile peppers, seeded if desired
- 10 to 12 cloves garlic (1 head)
- 6 scallions, trimmed and cut lengthwise in half
- 4-inch piece peeled ginger root, cut crosswise into very thin slices
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 4 pieces whole star anise
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- Florets from 2 large heads broccoli (slightly more than 3/4 pound total)
Directions
Step 1
Combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture caramelizes.Step 2
Add the beef broth and the fish sauce or soy sauce, along with the remaining vinegar; stir until the caramelized mixture melts.Step 3
Add the short ribs, chili peppers, garlic, scallions, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and five-spice powder. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the short ribs are fork-tender and fall off the bone. Mash the garlic cloves, if desired, and stir them into the braising liquid. Discard the cinnamon sticks, star anise and the bones, if desired.Step 4
Heat an inch of water in a medium pot over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes.Step 5
Divide the ribs and broccoli among individual plates, spooning some of the braising liquid over the meat; serve hot.