Wed Sep 18 13:21:49 UTC 2024: ## Braised Short Ribs: A Cozy Fall Comfort Food

**Cundy’s Harbor, ME** – Local food writer Karen Schneider shares her recipe for a comforting fall meal: braised short ribs served with mashed potatoes and a crisp pear salad.

Schneider describes the dish as one of her top five cozy meals, drawing inspiration from a memorable meal at Robinhood Meeting House in Georgetown.

“This recipe calls for four cups of broth but you can replace some of that with red wine, beer or water,” Schneider advises. She also notes that the sauce often doesn’t need any extra cooking or adjustments, and recommends a seasonal salad featuring pecan brittle and shaved Parmesan cheese to complement the hearty entree.

**Here’s a summary of the recipe:**

**Braised Short Ribs:**

* 8 whole beef short ribs (bone in)
* 1/4 cup flour
* 4 rashers of bacon, diced
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 3 carrots, diced
* 2 stalks celery, diced
* 4 cups beef broth
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Fresh ground black pepper
* 2 sprigs fresh thyme
* 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
* 2 bay leaves

**Pecan Brittle:**

* 2/3 cup pecan halves
* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
* Dash cayenne pepper
* Dash ground cinnamon

**Pear Salad Dressing:**

* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/8 teaspoon salt

**Pear Salad:**

* 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix
* 1 large pear, thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved

Schneider encourages readers to share their own comments and cooking experiences online.

**For full recipe details and instructions, visit the Press Herald website.**

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