Barbecued Short Ribs
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees Tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs braised in a tangy and savory barbecue-style sauce with onions, curry, and paprika. This classic comfort dish delivers rich, aromatic flavors after a slow bake in the oven.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour 30 mins | None | 4-6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Heavy skillet
- Large casserole or Dutch oven
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Serving platter
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Clove | Garlic | Chopped fine |
| 3 Tbsp | Fat | For browning |
| 3 lb | Short Ribs | Cut in chunks |
| 3 Medium | Onions | Sliced |
| 1 cup | Vinegar | None |
| 1 tsp | Curry Powder | None |
| 1 tsp | Paprika | None |
| ¼ tsp | Chili Powder | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Brown Sugar | None |
| 1 cup | Beef Stock | None |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| ½ tsp | Pepper | None |
| ½ tsp | Dry Mustard | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Brown
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Chop up 1 clove garlic fine.
- Heat the 3 Tbsp fat in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the 1 clove garlic and 3 lb short ribs to the skillet and brown well on both sides until nicely seared and aromatic.
- Transfer the meat and accumulated drippings to a large casserole dish or Dutch oven.
Step 2: Braise and Serve
- Slice up the 3 medium onions and add them directly to the meat in the Dutch oven.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup vinegar, 1 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 cup beef stock, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp dry mustard, then pour the mixture evenly over the beef and onions.
- Cover the Dutch oven very tightly with a lid and bake in the preheated oven for 1½ hours until fork-tender, rich, and fragrant.
- To serve, carefully place the tender short ribs onto a warm serving platter and generously pour the savory sauce over them.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and actually taste even better as the flavors meld overnight.
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