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wrap short ribs indiviudally with butchers twine to prevent them from falling off the bone while braising.
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Season beef with S&P.
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Dust w. flour.
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Heat oil in lg braising pan Over high heat.
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Brown ribs on all sides.
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Transfer to platter and reserve.
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Reduce heat to Med.
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Cook carrots and onions in same pan, till golden.
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Add celery and cook until soft.
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Add garlic, cook until fragrant.
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30 sec.
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Stir in flour, until veg are coated, 1 min.
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add tomato, wine, stock, herbs and Paste.
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Bring to boil and return ribs.
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Ribs should be almost covered.
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Return to a boil, cover and place in oven at 250.
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Simmer until tender.
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2-3 hrs.
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Remove ribs, remove excess veg, discard loose bones.
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Strain braising liquid.
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Press out liquid from solids and discard solids.
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Degrease.
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Once sauce is strained, add in Chocolate and espresso until desired taste is reached.
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Correct seasoning, thicken as desired.
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Replace ribs back into sauce and let simmer and take in the new flavors for about a 1/2 hr, partially covered.
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Serve with sauce and desired starch and veg.
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*Note: Ive used Dove, Dark Chocolate squares in the past, but any higher quality chocolate will work.
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I have also used a coffee extract from the bakery which also works nice, but doesnt give you the same pump that the espresso gives you!
