MAPLE BOURBON BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 pounds bone-in short ribs
• Kosher salt, as needed
• Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped thyme
• 1 head garlic, top 1/4 sliced off the top
• 1 cup of bourbon whiskey
• 1/2 cup of maple syrup
• 3 cups of beef stock

Instruction:

1. Season the short ribs all over with salt and pepper then dust with flour.
2. Using the Sear/Saute program to heat the pot, add the olive oil and heat through.
3. Working in batches, sear the ribs on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining ribs.
4. Add the onion, celery, and carrot, sauteing in remaining oil until tender, about 6 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and thyme then add the garlic, bourbon, maple syrup, and beef stock.
6. Return the short ribs to the pot and use a Braised program to cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours at medium heat. Turn the ribs occasionally, until the meat is fork-tender.