Marinated Ribs with Balsamic Vinegar

By shauna

Ingredients

• 2 Heads Garlic
• 2 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 1 Lg. Onion, thinly sliced
• 2 C. Red Wine
• 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp. Rosemary, minced
• 1 tsp. Coarse Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Hot Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 lbs. Beef Short Ribs, with bones
• 2 C. Beef Stock

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Seperate the garlic cloves & coat with 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil. Bake till tender, approx. 20 min, then peel. In lg. skillet over med. heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onions & cook till soft, approx. 10 min. Add wine, vinegar & sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer till 1/2 the liquid is absorbed, approx. 20 min. Transfer mixture to food processor & add garlic, rosemary, salt pepper & pepper flakes. Puree till smooth. Pour over ribs & toss to coat. Let marinate 8 hrs. or overnight. Preheat oven to 300. Remove ribs from marinade. Heat in oven safe skillet, browning on all sides. Add marinade & stock. Bring to a boil & transfer to oven. Bake till meat becomes tender & is easily removed from bone, approx. 3 hrs.Serve.