Ruth’s Chris–Style Bourbon-Glazed Short Ribs

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Ruth’s Chris–Style Bourbon-Glazed Short Ribs

Description

These Ruth’s Chris–Style Bourbon-Glazed Short Ribs are ultra-tender, fall-apart beef ribs braised low and slow, then finished with a rich, glossy bourbon glaze. Perfect for a special dinner or impressing guests, they’re indulgent, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Ingredients

For the Short Ribs:

  • 4 lb bone-in beef short ribs

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 3 celery stalks, diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup bourbon

  • 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)

  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

For the Glaze:

  • ½ cup bourbon

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Optional Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley

  • Extra thyme sprigs

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven & Season Ribs
    Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Season short ribs generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. Sear the Short Ribs
    In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove ribs and set aside.

  3. Sauté Vegetables
    Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Deglaze & Braise
    Pour in bourbon, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary. Return short ribs to the pot, ensuring they’re mostly submerged.

  5. Braise in Oven
    Cover and braise in preheated oven for 3–3½ hours, or until ribs are tender and falling off the bone.

  6. Make the Bourbon Glaze
    Remove short ribs from the pot and set aside. Pour braising liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Stir in bourbon, brown sugar, and butter until glossy and thickened.

  7. Finish the Short Ribs
    Brush or drizzle glaze over the ribs before serving.

  8. Serve
    Plate ribs with your favorite sides like creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

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