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For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Lay the short ribs meaty side up in a large roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
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Scatter the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and rosemary around the ribs.
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Add the chicken broth and vinegar.
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Set the pan directly over 2 burners and bring to a simmer over high heat.
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Lay a sheet of parchment paper over the ribs and transfer to the oven.
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Cook until the meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
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Remove from the oven and cool in the liquid, about 30 minutes.
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(The dish can be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, covered, and refrigerated.)
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For the coating: Whisk the mustard with the honey, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
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Pulse the bread to make coarse bread crumbs in a food processor.
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Add the garlic, parsley, olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper, to taste, and pulse briefly to combine.
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Transfer mixture to a shallow bowl.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
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Remove the ribs from the braising liquid (reserve liquid for other uses) and pat dry.
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Brush the meaty side of each rib with some of the mustard mixture, then press it into the bread crumb mixture to coat.
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Arrange the ribs on a baking sheet and roast until the bread crumbs are brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Serve the ribs hot or at room temperature.
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ShopSmart: English-style short ribs are pieces of individual longish short ribsnot to be confused with flanken, which are thin, short pieces of rib that are connected by meat.