Yields4 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time4 hrs 30 minsTotal Time5 hrs
Ingredients
 1 kg short rib (4-6 pieces) on the bone - ask the butcher for short rib pieces that is cut along the bone and not through the bone
 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters
 2 carrots, cut in half
 1 head garlic, cut in half
 Salt and freshly milled pepper
 2 tbsp Saint Sebastian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 sprig each of rosemary and thyme
 2 fresh bay leaves, or 4 dried
 1 litre beef or chicken stock
 3 tbsp Saint Sebastian Balsamic Vinegar
 1 tsp Sweet smoked paprika
 1 lemon
For the balsamic glaze
 ½ cup Saint Sebastian Balsamic Vinegar
 ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
 Pinch of salt
Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 250˚C.

2

Place the short ribs, onions, carrots and garlic in a medium, deep roasting tray and season well with salt and pepper, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to combine.

3

Roast for 15 – 20 minutes, so that both the meat and vegetables are well browned. Remove from the oven, and turn the heat down to 125˚C, add the rest of the ingredients, cover with baking paper, and then wrap tightly with two layers of foil. Place in the oven and cook for at least 4 hours.

4

Check on the short rib after 4 hours - it should be falling off the bone. If not return for another 30 minutes at a time until it does fall off the bone.

5

Carefully drain the stock into a pan, leave for about 30 minutes so the fat can rise to the top. Skim the fat off with a ladle and discard.

6

Reduce the leftover stock but only up to the point where it won’t be too salty.

7

While the stock is reducing make a balsamic glaze by slowly letting the balsamic vinegar and sugar melt together and reduce - as soon as it has halved and looks thick and glossy turn off the heat.

8

30 minutes before you want to serve - turn the oven temperature to 200˚C, brush the short ribs with the balsamic reduction and roast for another 15 minutes or until warmed through and glossy.

9

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and crunchy fresh vegetables of your liking.

 

Ingredients

Ingredients
 1 kg short rib (4-6 pieces) on the bone - ask the butcher for short rib pieces that is cut along the bone and not through the bone
 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters
 2 carrots, cut in half
 1 head garlic, cut in half
 Salt and freshly milled pepper
 2 tbsp Saint Sebastian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 sprig each of rosemary and thyme
 2 fresh bay leaves, or 4 dried
 1 litre beef or chicken stock
 3 tbsp Saint Sebastian Balsamic Vinegar
 1 tsp Sweet smoked paprika
 1 lemon
For the balsamic glaze
 ½ cup Saint Sebastian Balsamic Vinegar
 ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
 Pinch of salt
Balsamic Braised Short Ribs