Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 6 pounds Short Ribs
  • 3 cups Beef Stock
  • 6 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 10 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 knob of ginger shaved
  • 4 star anise (optional)

Instruction

  • Heavily salt and pepper the short ribs. Brown one at a time in a heavy pot. Be sure to turn to get each side browned slightly. Remove and add to empty crockpot when finished.
  • Make the sauce for the beef by adding each ingredient listed and give them a good stir together. Once combined, add to crockpot on top of short ribs.
  • Cook Short ribs on high 5-7 hours or on low 8-10. You will know they are done when the beef falls off the bone.
  • Remove meat from bone and cover and set aside.
  • skip the oil/fat off the top of the remaining cooking liquid in the crockpot. Once you have a majority of the fat off the top, strain with a fine strainer.
  • Put the remaining liquid into a heavy pot and reduce for 15-20 mins until a heavy syrup forms.
  • Use this syrup to dress meat. I usually serve on top of creamy polenta (recipe in collection to come) or potatoes.