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For the short ribs: Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
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In a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
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(I dont have a Dutch oven (yet!
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), so I just prepared everything in my cast iron skillet and then transferred to a crockpot for the slow-cooking.)
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Add as many ribs as will fit into the pan in a single layer and cook, turning as needed, until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
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Transfer the browned ribs to a bowl, and brown the remaining ribs the same way.
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Remove all ribs to the bowl and tent with foil to keep warm.
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Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the same pot and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Then add the wine, bring to a simmer, and deglaze the pot, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the pot bottom.
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Add the tomatoes, stock, and rosemary sprigs and bring the liquid to a simmer.
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Return the ribs to the pot and bring the liquid back to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook the ribs, turning them occasionally, until meat is very tender and falling off the bone, about 2 1/2 hours*.
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* Note: If you dont have a Dutch oven or heavy pot large enough to handle this or if you dont want to be chained to your kitchen for 3 hours, you can start the recipe in a large cast iron skillet and finish in a crockpot.
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Just take the recipe through to the deglazing point in the skillet, then add everything to a crockpot and SET IT AND FORGET IT!
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You can let these babies cook on low heat for 8 hours or more in the crock pot.
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Low and slow is great for meat like this.
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For the Polenta with Gorgonzola:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a 2-quart baking dish, whisk together 3 cups water with the milk, polenta, and 1 teaspoon salt.
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Place into the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until the liquid has been absorbed and the polenta is tender, about one hour.
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Remove the dish from the oven and whisk the polenta until creamy.
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Stir in the Gorgonzola and butter, distributing evenly.
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Sprinkle the Parmigiano Reggiano evenly over the top.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake until the cheeses are melted and the top is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
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Serve at once.