Five Spice & Cocoa Braised Short Ribs
Five Spice & Cocoa Braised Short Ribs
Yield: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 45 Minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
4 pounds beef short ribs
2 cups chicken stocks
1/2 cup soy sauce
The zest and juice of 1 orange
1 1/2 tsp ketchup
3 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons dark- brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbl dark brown sugar
1 clove minced garlic
1 shallot, roughly chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the stock, soy sauce, zest, juice, ketchup, five-spice powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, garlic, shallot and thyme. Pour the mixture over the short ribs.
Cover the baking container tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours (depending on the size of the ribs). The meat should be falling off the bone and give little resistance when pressed with a fork. Uncover and return to the oven to allow the juices to thicken, about 30 minutes more.
Transfer the ribs to a plate and carefully pour the braising liquid into a large glass measuring cup. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes so fat will rise to the top. Using a small ladle or cup, skim off that fat.
Serve the ribs with a few spoonfuls of sauce drizzled over the top.
Adopted from Brad Farmerie, The Wall Street Journal