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Close-up of glistening Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs, garnished with fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds.

Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs

Tender short ribs braised in a rich pomegranate sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Braising Liquid
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice unsweetened
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until deeply browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside.
  4. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pot with red wine, if using, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the pomegranate juice, beef broth, and balsamic vinegar to the pot. Stir to combine.
  7. Return the short ribs to the Dutch oven. Add the rosemary and thyme sprigs. The liquid should come about halfway up the sides of the ribs.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven tightly and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 3 hours, or until the short ribs are very tender.
  9. Remove the short ribs from the pot and let them rest for 30 minutes. Skim any excess fat from the braising liquid. You can reduce the sauce further on the stovetop if desired.
  10. Serve the short ribs with the pomegranate sauce spooned over them.

Notes

These short ribs are excellent served over mashed potatoes, polenta, or rice.

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