- 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 short ribs,
trimmed
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon black
peppercorns, crushed
- Matzoh meal, for
dredging
- 10 cloves garlic,
peeled
- 8 large shallots,
peeled, trimmed, rinsed, split, and dried
- 2 medium carrots,
peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 stalks celery,
peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 medium leek, white
and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
- 6 sprigs Italian
parsley
- 2 sprigs
thyme
- 2 bay
leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato
paste
- 2 quarts unsalted
beef stock or chicken stock
- Freshly ground white
pepper
Directions
Pour
the wine into a large saucepan set over medium heat. When the wine is heated,
carefully set it aflame. Let the flames die out, then increase the heat so that
the wine boils; allow it to boil until it cooks down by 1/2. Remove from the
heat.
Center
a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat
the oil in a Dutch oven or large casserole, large enough to hold 6 ribs, over
medium-high heat. Season the ribs all over with salt and the crushed pepper.
Dust the ribs with about 2 tablespoons of matzoh meal and then when the oil is
hot, slip the ribs into the pot and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until
well browned.
Transfer
the browned ribs to a plate. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot;
lower the heat to medium, and toss in the vegetables and herbs. Brown the
vegetables lightly, 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1
minute to blend.
Add the
reduced wine, browned ribs, and stock to the pot. Bring to a boil; cover the pot
tightly, and slide it into the oven to braise for about 2 1/2 hours, or until
the ribs are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork. Every 30 minutes or
so, lift the lid and skim and discard whatever fat may have bubbled up to the
surface.
Carefully
transfer the meat to a heated serving platter with a lip and keep warm. Boil the
pan liquid until it thickens and reduces to approximately 1 quart. Season with
salt and pepper and pass through a fine-mesh strainer; discard the solids.
Presentation:
Pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with vegetables of your choice.
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