How to Braise Short Ribs

Braising short ribs is like enjoying a barbecue dinner year-round. Use the following cooking ideas to make a delicious dinner anytime.

Ingredients

• Beef short ribs
• Water
• Favorite barbecue sauce
• Nonstick cooking spray

Steps

1. Trim excess fat from ribs.
2. Place ribs in a large pot.
3. Cover with water.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat.
6. Simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
7. Remove ribs from pot.
8. Place on a broiler rack that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
9. Brush with barbecue sauce.
10. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until heated.

Tips

• Use a pressure cooker to speed the cooking time. Check a pressure cookbook for
• cooking times.
• You can use this same method of cooking the ribs in a large pot and then barbecuing them on the grill. Boiling the ribs first makes them tender and helps remove excess fat.

Warnings

• Use care when removing ribs from the broiler. The pan will be hot.

Things You'll Need

• Dutch oven or large pot
• Broiler pan
• Tongs

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