Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Coffee-and-Bourbon Braised Short Ribs: Slow, spoon-tender comfort with a deep roasted backbone. Collected Foods Coffee Rub is the flavor driver.

Serves: 4–6

Why this spice: Bourbon and Collected Foods Coffee Rub turn braised short ribs into a sticky, roasted-sweet Sunday main.

Ingredients

• 3 lb short ribs
• 2 tbsp Collected Foods Coffee Rub
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire

Directions

1. Season ribs with Coffee Rub and salt; brown in oil. Remove.
2. Sauté onion; carefully add bourbon and reduce by half. Add stock, sugar, soy, and ribs.
3. Braise covered at 325°F for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
4. Reduce sauce on the stove to a glaze; coat ribs and serve.

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