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Tender Balsamic Bourbon Short Rib What to Cook Tonight

Tender Balsamic Bourbon Short Rib What to Cook Tonight

These Tender Balsamic Bourbon Short Rib What to Cook Tonight feature melt-in-your-mouth beef glazed in a rich, tangy reduction for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 3 lb beef short ribs bone-in
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper cracked
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
Bourbon Balsamic Sauce
  • 0.5 cup bourbon high quality
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar aged
  • 1 cup beef stock low sodium
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs rosemary fresh

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • tongs
  • whisk
  • Chef'S Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Searing and Braising
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and season the beef generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until a deep brown crust forms, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the meat from the pot and carefully pour off any excess rendered fat, leaving about a tablespoon behind.
  4. Deglaze the pot by pouring in the bourbon, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  5. Whisk in the balsamic vinegar, beef stock, brown sugar, and garlic, then return the ribs to the pot along with the rosemary sprigs.
  6. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and transfer to the oven to bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. Remove the ribs and simmer the remaining liquid on the stovetop for 10 minutes to create a thick, glossy glaze to pour over the beef.

Notes

For the best results, use a mid-shelf bourbon you would actually drink. If the sauce is too thin after braising, a small cornstarch slurry can help thicken it into a rich coating for the ribs.