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Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs

Irresistible Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs for Cozy Nights

Experience the savory delight of Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs, perfect for chilly evenings and impressive dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Short Ribs Use 2-2.5 lbs for bone-in.
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For searing the meat.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Chopped finely.
  • 1 unit White Onion Diced.
  • 1.5 cups Celery Diced.
For the Braising Liquid
  • 1.25 cups Red Wine A full-bodied red.
  • 1.25 cups Pomegranate Juice
  • 1.5 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 unit Bay Leaf To be removed before serving.
  • 2 tsp Dried Rosemary Or use fresh.
For the Roasted Carrots
  • 10 units Rainbow Carrots Sliced.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For tossing carrots.
  • Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • Goat Cheese Optional topping.
  • Pomegranate Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in the Dutch oven for 5-8 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the pot with red wine and pomegranate juice, scraping the browned bits.
  5. Add beef broth, bay leaf, and rosemary, returning the seared ribs to the pot.
  6. Cover and braise in the oven for about 3.5 hours.
  7. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and roast the carrots for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Serve the ribs with roasted carrots, garnished with parsley, goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 52gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and avoid over-searing the meat for optimal tenderness.

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