Short Ribs (Braised)

Ingredients

• • 5-6 individual short ribs

  • Salt, pepper & garlic powder

  • 1 Medium Onion

  • 4 Cloves Garlic

  • Rosemary

  • Thyme

  • 2 cups beer OR dry red wine

Preparation

• • Pull the ribs out an hour before cooking, season with salt, pepper and garlic powder (or a pre-mixed SPG rub)

  • Set the grill up for an indirect cook.   Bring the grill to 225°F, then add smoking wood of choice (I used oak)

  • Place the ribs on the grill and smoke for ~2 hours

  • Prepare to braise the ribs.  In a dutch oven, add ~1 cup of beef stock (or chicken stock), 2 cups red wine, and garlic cloves (smashed).   Take the ribs off the grill and add to the dutch oven.  Thrown in 3-4 sprigs of rosemary, and several sprigs of thyme

  • Boost the grill temperature to 250°F.   Return the dutch oven to the grill and braise for 4 hours

  • Serve over polenta (if desired).