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Maple Bourbon Braised Short Ribs for Ultimate Cozy Nights

Tender short ribs braised in a rich maple bourbon sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Short Ribs
  • 4 pounds bone-in short ribs trimmed
Marinade
  • 1 cup bourbon preferably a good quality bourbon
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup preferably grade A
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Marinate the Short Ribs
  1. In a large bowl, combine bourbon, maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Add the short ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Sear the Ribs
  1. Preheat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Remove short ribs from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear them in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same Dutch oven, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Braise the Ribs
  1. Return the short ribs to the pot and pour in the reserved marinade and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C). Braise for 2-2.5 hours until the ribs are tender.
Serve
  1. Remove the pot from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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