After a long baby forced hiatus, I’m back and ready to resume my food journey. When my mom went back to Brazil, I got to experience what motherhood truly is, without her help! And it is unbelievably raw and hard. It really does take a village to raise a child and my village moved to another country! But more on that on a separate post, because today is about delicious food and I do not want to steal these Stout Beer Braised Short Ribs’ thunder! They are so wonderful and scrumptious that I thought they’d make the perfect comeback post. Because y’all know me, I like bold and strong, just like a bottle of Guinness!
Slow braised meals like this don’t happen as often in our home anymore. Motherhood has me focusing on fast and easy, even though I’m a big fan of indulgent comfort food that takes a lot of time and love. But we got some snow and Tim got to stay home last week, so off to the kitchen I went to prep the beer braised short ribs I had been craving for a long time. And it was glorious!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COOK BEER BRAISED SHORT RIBS?
A whole lot of time! Probably not what you wanted to hear. But don’t go running for the hills just yet! I promise you it is worth it. The prep is actually quite simple. Just some browning, a mirepoix, some deglazing and voila: off to the oven your short ribs go. And then your work is done and your beloved oven will take over! Low and slow, 3 hours of oven love and lots of patience, and a home smelling amazing. Oh, I guarantee all that will result in all the oohs and aahs that such a long wait deserves! And that’s braising for you. One of my favorite cooking techniques! There is no other technique that asks so little yet gives so much back.
TAKE YOUR BRAISED SHORT RIBS TO THE NEXT LEVEL:
Once your short ribs have cooked for most of the morning (or afternoon), they will be perfectly fall-of-the-bone tender. Can you eat them right away? Yes. Should you eat them right away? Nope. Do yourself a favor and bring that liquid to the stove to reduce it into a rich dark gravy that will have your guests licking their plates clean! A handful of chopped herbs, like parsley, adds freshness and a touch of that St. Patrick’s Day green color for the luck of the Irish.
MAKE IT AHEAD AND SERVING TIPS
If you consider yourself a patient person, go ahead and cook this the day before you plan on serving it. The short ribs will develop even more flavor in the fridge overnight and the fat will solidify, making it easy to remove once it’s chilled. They can be refrigerated for up to two days and easily reheat on the stove or in the oven. And while my red wine braised short ribs are usually served over polenta (or pasta), the beer version goes perfectly with mashed potatoes. Bonus points if you whip up some colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage) to celebrate your Irish heritage – or just for fun, in my case – on St. Patrick’s Day! P.S. The remaining Guinness can be used to make my Guinness Chocolate Cake. Hint hint!
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