WINE & FOOD AFFAIR RECIPES

Main Dish

Slow Braised Short Ribs served with Syrah Sauce

Balletto Vineyards

5700 Occidental Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
ballettovineyards.com

Comfort food is definitely in season so stop by Balletto Vineyards and enjoy delicious braised short ribs served over a pillow of creamy mashed potatoes topped with our flavorful Syrah Sauce. This recipe has been adapted from the ultimate source of comfort food - The Joy of Cooking.. It's elegant yet hearty. Our hope is that you'll recreate it at home, paired with BCD Vineyard Syrah.

Ingredients:
  • 8 each Short Ribs, Flankstyle - cut 1" thick Seasoned with Salt and Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon each Parsley, Rosemary, Oregano Chopped and mixed together
  • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces Sliced Bacon Chopped
  • 1 each Onion, Large Chopped
  • 1 each Carrot, Large Chopped
  • 1 each Celery Stalk, Large Chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Balletto BCD Vineyard Syrah
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
Section Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 F. 
Season ribs with salt, pepper, herbs, then roll in flour.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil, cook bacon to crisp and remove with a slotted spoon. Transfer to roasting pan.
Add the vegetables and cook until lightly browned. Add the wine and broth bring to a boil. Pour over the ribs and cover. 
Cook for four hours, turning once.
Remove short ribs to a deep platter. Strain the braising liquid into a medium saucepan. Skim off the fat and boil the sauce over high heat until reduced to about 2 cups.
Serve over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.

Receipe Directions:

Enjoy with a glass of Balletto BCD Vineyard Syrah.