Asian-Spiced Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Asian-Spiced Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Six 12-ounce bone-in beef short ribs; Kosher salt; Ground fennel, for seasoning; 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup dry red wine, such as Syrah; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses; 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 quarts water

Servings: persons

Six 12-ounce bone-in beef short ribs
Kosher salt
Ground fennel, for seasoning
1 cup ketchup
1 cup dry red wine, such as Syrah
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 quarts water

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
Light a grill.
3
Season the ribs with salt and fennel.
4
Grill over high heat, turning, until charred all over, 12 minutes.
5
Transfer to a flameproof roasting pan.
6
In a large bowl, mix the ketchup, wine, vinegar, molasses, onion flakes, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, chipotle, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
7
Whisk in the water.
8
Pour over the ribs and bring to a simmer.
9
Cover the pan and braise, turning the ribs once, until very tender, 2 1/2 hours.
10
Transfer the sauce to a large saucepan and boil over high heat until reduced to 4 cups, 1 hour; cover.
11
Keep the ribs warm in a 200 oven.
12
Increase the oven temperature to 350.
13
Pour the sauce over the ribs and roast until glazed, about 15 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Six 12-ounce bone-in beef short ribs, Kosher salt, Ground fennel, for seasoning, 1 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Asian-Spiced Short Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian-Spiced Short Ribs

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