Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs: A Juicy Family Favorite
A delicious recipe for tender short ribs braised in pomegranate juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef short ribs
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Pour in pomegranate juice, thyme, and balsamic vinegar, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Braise for 3 hours.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
- Leftovers can be reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pomegranate, Short Ribs, Braised, Family Favorite