Braised short ribs in Barolo

For the second courses of winter I propose the braised beef ribs, a meat recipe not really fast, but with a surprising result. Calculate of course that to bring to the table these ribs will take a few hours, if we add up both the time that is necessary for preparation and that for cooking, but in the meantime that the ribs proceed in brazing, you can always cook some other delicious dish for winter lunch. Meaning “braised in Barolo”, this classic Italian dish uses a simple slow cooking technique to further develop the refined flavors of the Piedmont region for a dish that’s simply outstanding.

INGREDIENTS

1 KG OF BEEF RIBS

2 TABLESPOONS HOT PEPPER SAUCE

200 ML RED WINE

50 GR OF FLOUR

20 G SUGAR

SALT

30 G BUTTER

1 MEDIUM ONION

2 LARGE CARROTS

2 CLOVES OF GARLIC

4 LADLES OF MEAT BROTH

PREPARATION

Prepare a mixture with chili sauce, sugar, flour, a pinch of salt and wine. Put the beef ribs in this sauce, so that they flavor well. Put the broth to heat, because it will have to be hot. Wash and peel the carrots into cubes together with the onion and garlic. In a large pan melt the butter and place the ribs on the bottom, after 3 minutes turn them. Pour the diced vegetables into the pan and add two ladles of broth.

Cover and simmer, as soon as the broth tends to dry, add the other two ladles and continue cooking until the meat is well cooked.

Barolo wine 2008

Our wine experts think this Italian Barolo wine would be a match made in heaven with this dish. Presents itself to the eye with a rather intense ruby red color and an orange reflection on the nail. The nose expresses balsamic and spicy characters, with references to the undergrowth, mentholated hints, memories of chocolate and tobacco. In the mouth it is elegant, silky, with a rich structure and dense matter, with a long harmonious finish. A meditation wine, which leaves you speechless. Seeing how it evolves and transforms once opened is something fascinating. It should be served at 18 ° C and goes well with stewed red meat, roasted and grilled meat, game, aged cheeses and dark chocolate.

Bon appétit!