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Heat oven to 325F (160C).
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Season ribs with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in large ovenproof casserole over high heat.
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Add ribs; sear until well browned and crusty on all sides.
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Remove ribs from pan; reduce heat to medium.
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Add onions; cook until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
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Add porter, garlic, broth and brown sugar.
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Return ribs to pan; cover pan.
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Bake until meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
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Remove pan from oven.
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Transfer ribs to platter; keep warm.
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Add squash to casserole.
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Cook over medium-high heat until liquid has reduced and thickened and squash is just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low; add chickpeas.
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Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees, or heat broiler with rack 3 inches from heat source.
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Combine Dijon mustard, white wine and dry mustard in small bowl.
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Brush mixture on all sides of ribs.
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Combine bread crumbs and parsley in medium bowl.
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Pat onto ribs with hands.
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Place ribs on baking sheet; place in oven or under broiler.
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Cook until hot and crispy, being careful not to burn, about 5 minutes.
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Add kale to squash-chickpea mixture; cook until heated through.
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To serve, spoon squash ragout into large flat soup plates; place serving of short ribs on top.
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Sprinkle with freshly grated horseradish, if desired.