Slow Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

short ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while beef chuck is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine maintains a similar flavor profile.

Set slow cooker to searing and browning function.

Add olive oil to the bottom of the slow cooker insert.

Place short ribs fat cap side down in the slow cooker; do not overcrowd.

Sear short ribs for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until deep golden brown.

Remove short ribs and set aside; add wedged onion and halved garlic to the slow cooker with beef broth.

Set slow cooker to cook for 4 to 6 hours until ribs are tender.

Once ribs are tender, remove them to a wire rack lined baking sheet.

Reduce the braising liquid in the slow cooker to a glaze.

Mince fresh parsley and zest the whole lemon.

Juice the lemon and add freshly cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt to the gremolata mixture; stir it up.

Place short ribs in the oven to crisp up.

Glaze the short ribs with the reduced braising liquid before returning them to the oven.

Plate the short ribs and drizzle with the glaze; serve with sides like polenta, risotto, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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