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Short Ribs with Molasses-Beer Barbecue Sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons tri-color peppercorns or regular peppercorns 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 12 cloves) 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed 5 pounds beef chuck short ribs 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 bay leaves 1 12-ounce bottle dark beer 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar 2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce Directions 1. In a small bowl, stir together the ground peppercorns, garlic, and thyme. Rub over short ribs. 2. In an oven-safe Dutch oven or kettle, combine beer, onion, and bay leaves. Add short ribs. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. 3. Remove from oven; cool slightly. Remove short ribs from cooking liquid. Store meat, covered, in the refrigerator until chilled or until the next day. 4. Spoon fat from surface of cooking liquid; discard fat. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid; discard remaining cooking liquid and bay leaves. Stir barbecue sauce, mustard, molasses, balsamic vinegar, and bottled hot-pepper sauce into the reserved cooking liquid. 5. Arrange ribs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium* coals. Grill until ribs are crisp and heated through, turning and basting frequently with molasses mixture (about 10 minutes). Place remaining sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Pass sauce with ribs. Makes 6 servings. *Note: To test the temperature of the preheated coals, place your hand above the coals at the height the food will be cooked. Start counting and if you need to remove your hand after 4 seconds, the coals are medium. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
