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Pomegranate Short Ribs

Pomegranate Short Ribs

Slow-cooked short ribs with pomegranate juice, herbs, onions, and mushrooms
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 507 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 pounds beef short ribs, English style
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 ½ cups white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 scallions, sliced, including green stems
  • 1 small sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup beef or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • pomegranate seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Salt and pepper the short ribs. Add 2 or 3 ribs and sear each side until browned. Repeat until all ribs are seared, then move them to the slow cooker.
  • Add the mushrooms to the skillet, cook until browned, and then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the scallions, sweet onion, garlic, and thyme to the slow cooker.
  • Mix the pomegranate juice and beef stock. Add the brown sugar and stir to mix well. Pour over the short ribs.
  • Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours or until the ribs are fork-tender.
  • Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds before serving.

Notes

Skimming Fat

You can skim rendered fat off short ribs by using a fat separator cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 44gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 1139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Pomegranate Short Ribs, Short Ribs with Pomegranate, Short Ribs with Pomegranate Juice, Slow Cooked Pomegranate Short Ribs
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