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In a Dutch oven or high-sided frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Brown the ribs on all sides, then remove, and discard the fat.
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Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan and brown 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves.
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Deglaze the pan with the water, add back the ribs, cover, and put into a 400 degree oven for 1 hour.
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Remove the pan, turn over the ribs, and put back in the oven for another hour.
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Check the ribs.
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The meat should be tender and almost falling off the bone.
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If you're using short ribs, you may need to increase the cooking time another hour and you may have to add another cup of liquid.
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Put the ribs into one container.
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Strain out the onions and garlic and discard.
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Put the braising liquid into a second container and refrigerate.
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The next day, peel the thick layer of fat off the braising liquid and discard.
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In the same pan you used the day before, heat the olive oil and butter.
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Brown the potatoes, mushrooms, and the rest of the onions, add the ribs and the braising liquid.
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Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add the carrots, celery, broccoli, parsley, the rest of the garlic, and Brussels sprouts.
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Cover and simmer another 15 minutes.
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Serve the ribs in bowls with plenty of vegetables, the braising liquid, and a fresh baguette.