Is this the ultimate combination for braising? Slow-cooked beef short ribs in a rich reduction sauce of port wine, cinnamon, and star anise—a deep, aromatic blend that brings out incredible flavor. In this video, I follow the French Cooking Academy’s recipe step by step, from searing to slow-braising, and serve it over silky smooth garlic butter mashed potatoes.
Watch as I test this traditional French braising method to see if it’s truly the best way to braise short ribs for fall-apart tenderness and deep, rich flavor. Let’s find out together how to braise short ribs with port, cinnamon, and star anise!
📌 Original Recipe by @FrenchCookingAcademy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki2CEy3Br1U
🔪 Recipe Highlights:
✔️ Searing for deep caramelization
✔️ Braising in a rich port wine sauce
✔️ Aromatics like cinnamon & star anise for depth
✔️ Ultra-smooth garlic butter mashed potatoes
🔥 Have you ever tried braising short ribs? What’s your go-to braising technique? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear!
⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Is This the Ultimate Braising Combo? ✋🏽
00:31 Overview of the Ingredients 📋
01:32 Searing for Maximum Flavor 🥩
04:09 Mirepoix: Gently Sauté Onion, Celery & Carrot 🥕🧅🌿
05:58 Deglaze: Enhancing the Flavor 👨🏽🍳
06:35 Adding the Short Ribs & Stock 🍖
08:13 Low & Slow Oven: Make the Mash 🥔
09:05 Straining, Skimming & Reducing the Sauce 🥄
11:34 Plating: Bringing It All Together 🍽️
12:38 Tasting: The Verdict on This Braising Combo 👅
13: 53 Outro: Thanks for Watching 👋🏽
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I followed @FrenchCookingAcademy's recipe exactly—no twists, no changes. But is this really the ultimate braising combo? 🍷🔥 Let me know your thoughts below! What’s your favorite braised dish?
This looks delicious Gary. I think I braise- lol. I say that because I do brown my short ribs, add celery, onion and carrots. I put the veggies on the bottom and put the ribs back on top. I don't use port or star anise. Turns out great.
Wishing we had smellavision. Looks delicious.
Looks delish. Is there anywhere to buy that cut of meat in our village?
Great dish, it looks sooo yummy! 🤤😋