Glazed Short Ribs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Bring the wine to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
3. 3
   Boil rapidly until reduced to 1/2 cup.
4. 4
   Generously season the ribs on all sides with salt.
5. 5
   Let stand for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Transfer the ribs to a large roasting pan, bone side up.
7. 7
   Scatter the garlic, shiitakes, carrots, onions, celery, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, konbu, and thyme on top of the ribs.
8. 8
   Add the stock, vinegar, and reduced red wine.
9. 9
   Cover the pan tightly with foil, crimping the edges around the rim of the pan.
10. 10
    Transfer to the oven and braise until completely fork-tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
11. 11
    Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully remove the foil.
12. 12
    Raise the oven temperature to 375F.
13. 13
    When cool enough to handle, carefully transfer the ribs to a dish.
14. 14
    Remove and discard the bones and any bits of vegetables or herbs clinging to the meat.
15. 15
    Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large measuring cup.
16. 16
    Carefully pour all the liquid from the pan through the sieve; discard the solids.
17. 17
    Let stand for a few minutes, then spoon the fat from the juices, discarding the fat, or use a fat separator.
18. 18
    Pour the juices back into the roasting pan.
19. 19
    Return the ribs to the pan in a single layer and straddle the pan between 2 burners.
20. 20
    Bring the liquid to a boil, then transfer the pan to the oven.
21. 21
    Cook, basting frequently, until the ribs are glazed with a shiny coat, 5 to 10 minutes.
22. 22
    The glaze should be saucy and cling to the ribs, but not sticky.
23. 23
    And you should have at least 2 cups of it remaining for serving.
24. 24
    Serve the short ribs topped with the glaze.