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Balsamic Bourbon Short Ribs

Tender, slow-cooked short ribs with a rich balsamic bourbon glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Short Ribs
  • 4 lbs beef short ribs bone-in
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear short ribs on all sides until browned. Remove ribs.
  4. Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Deglaze pot with bourbon, simmer 2–3 minutes.
  6. Stir in balsamic vinegar, beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary.
  7. Return short ribs to pot, cover, and braise in oven 3 hours until tender.
  8. Remove ribs, thicken sauce on stovetop if needed, serve with sauce.

Notes

Can be prepared a day ahead; flavors deepen when reheated.