Cherry Apple Braised Short Ribs
Tart cherry preserves and apples highlight this classic wine braised short rib recipe
Equipment
- Instant Pot or other pressure cooker https://flavorbible.com/2020/02/09/the-wonders-of-the-instant-pot/
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper To generously season short ribs before browning
- 3 lbs. Short Ribs, bone-in
- 2 Carrots, diced We ended up using about 18 rainbow baby carrots due to ingredients on hand
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced Red or Orange would work well here, too
- 1 small/med Sweet Onion, diced
- 1 Shallot, diced
- 1 Fuji, Gala or like apple, cored and diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, diced
- 1 cup Beef Stock We make ours with Better than Bouillon
- 1 cup Dry Red Wine We used a red blend (85% cabernet sauvignon)
- 2 tsp. Fresh Sage, chopped
- 1 tsp. Fresh Thyme, stems removed
- 1 tsp. Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- ¼ cup Tart Cherry Preserves
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Green Onion, sliced Save tops for garnish
Instructions
- Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Turn Instant Pot to saute mode and add oil.
- When oil is hot add short ribs, working in batches with adequate spacing (otherwise they will steam rather than brown). Brown short ribs on each side (ribs should release fairly easily when each side is browned). About 10 minutes total per batch. Remove short ribs and set aside.
- Deglaze the pot with a small amount of stock, scraping bits from bottom (this will help avoid the dreaded burn notice). While still in saute mode, add the vegetables and aromatics through the shallot on ingredient list. Saute for 7 - 8 minutes, or until ingredients begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
- Add the apples and cook another 2 - 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook another 1 - 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Press cancel on the pot to exit saute mode.
- At this point add in the remaining ingredients and return the short ribs back to the pot. Cook for 35 minutes on high pressure (meat/stew setting on IP). Natural release pressure. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or other item of choice.
Notes
Note: Can reduce the liquid prior to braising if desired. To do this return the pot to saute mode and reduce to desired amount before cooking on high pressure.