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Pat short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
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In a heavy 6-quart kettle, heat oil over moderately high heat, until hot but not smoking, and brown ribs in batches, transferring with tongs to a large bowl.
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Add chopped onions to kettle and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden.
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Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
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Add wine, tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, zest, rosemary, and salt and bring to a boil.
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Add ribs including any juices that have accumulated in bowl and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
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Add pearl onions and carrots, stirring and pushing down to make sure they are covered by liquid, and simmer, covered, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until meat is tender.
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Transfer meat, pearl onions, and carrots with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
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Reduce braising liquid, if necessary.
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Return meat and vegetables to kettle and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
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Stew may be made 3 days ahead and cooled uncovered before chilling covered.
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Reheat stew, adding water as necessary to thin sauce.
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Serve stew sprinkled with parsley.
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Wine suggestion: Californian Syrah - Edmunds St. John, California
