Pressure Cooker Cola-Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 to 5 pounds English-cut beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-1/2-inch-long pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 2 cups cola (not diet), such as Coca-Cola
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Combine the salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and cumin in a small bowl.
- Evenly rub the spice mix on all sides of the ribs; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart stovetop pressure cooker over medium heat until shimmering.
- Working in batches, add enough short ribs to cover the bottom of the cooker without crowding them.
- Sear, turning occasionally, until the ribs are browned on all sides, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer to a large plate and repeat with the remaining ribs.
- Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the cola, soy sauce, and Worcestershire and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pressure cooker.
- Return the ribs to the pressure cooker, turn to coat them in the sauce, and lock the lid in place.
- Increase the stovetop heat to high and bring the cooker to high pressure.
- Reduce the stovetop heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a visible, steady stream of escaping steam.
- Meanwhile, set a strainer over a large bowl; set aside.
- Remove the pressure cooker from the heat and allow the pressure to come down naturally for 15 minutes.
- Carefully quick-release any pressure left in the cooker, then remove the lid (keep your face away from the escaping steam).
- Transfer the ribs to a large plate and set aside.
- Pour the liquid through the strainer and return the contents of the strainer to the pressure cooker.
- Using a large spoon, skim off and discard the fat from the strained liquid and return the liquid to the pressure cooker (alternatively you can use a fat separator).
- Return the pressure cooker to the stove over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Place the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, whisk to combine, and add half of the mixture to the pressure cooker.
- Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is glossy and thickened, about 30 seconds (add more cornstarch mixture as necessary if you want a thicker sauce).
- Remove from the heat, add the reserved ribs, and turn to coat them in the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
kosher salt, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, short ribs, olive oil, garlic, yellow onion, cola, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, water
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/pressure-cooker-cola-braised-beef-short-ribs-30305 (may not work)