SHORT RIBS WITH COFFEE AND CHILES

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There is hardly a combination of flavors that does not work with short ribs, as long as you braise them. In Alsace, they use leftover coffee as a braising liquid. When you combine that with a couple of types of chiles and a little red wine, the result is an unfamiliar yet old-fashioned dish that seems to please everyone.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     meat, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
4 large or 8 small short ribs
Salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 dried pasilla chile, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 dried chipotle chile, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup strong coffee

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil. Over medium heat, brown ribs well, adjusting heat as necessary to get a dark crust. Take your time, and season with salt and pepper as they cook. Remove them to a plate and turn heat to low.
  • In same pot, cook onions, garlic and chilies, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Add wine and coffee and reduce over high heat by about half. Return ribs to pot, cover, and cook over low heat (or in a 300-degree oven) for 2 to 3 hours. Cook until very tender - beyond when meat falls off the bone - turning every hour or so. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve.

Furqan Husain
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The sauce was a little too thick for my liking.


monique young
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These ribs were a bit too spicy for my taste.


Yakob Sisay
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Takila Gilmore
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These ribs are perfect for a special occasion.


Dynamic Hair Saloon
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The sauce is rich and flavorful.


Royal Louis
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These ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender.


Abr Alzmn
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The coffee and chiles give these ribs a really unique and flavorful taste.


zobia ansari
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I've never had short ribs before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Thaune Caroline
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These ribs are amazing! I highly recommend them.


ayoun khan
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I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


shaban G
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The sauce is a little spicy, but it's not overpowering. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Hilal kamall
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These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Malik Yonis
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I love the combination of coffee and chiles in this recipe. It gives the ribs a really unique and delicious flavor.


Oluwatoyin Abideen
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This was my first time making short ribs and they came out perfect! The meat was so tender and the sauce was incredible.


mr__sunny 007
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The ribs are always tender and juicy and the sauce is thick and flavorful.


Nanfuka Angel
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The coffee and chiles gave the ribs a unique and delicious flavor. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a hit with my family.


Kamran Ahmed Ahmed
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These short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again!