Slow-Cooked Short Ribs With Salt-Skin Potatoes

• 6 thick slices pancetta or thick-sliced bacon, chopped
• 6 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds small red potatoes
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water

1. In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle ribs with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
3. To same skillet, add carrots and onion; cook and stir over medium heat 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broth, wine, honey and vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Transfer to slow cooker; add pancetta, herbs and garlic.
4. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. In the last hour of cooking, place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot and cover with water. Add remaining salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stir to dissolve salt. Cook 15-30 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
5. Remove ribs to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Add vegetables and pancetta to platter. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

pancetta, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, carrots, red onion, beef broth, red wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, thyme, fresh oregano, garlic, red potatoes, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-short-ribs-with-salt-skin-potatoes/ (may not work)