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Pomegranate Braised Short Ribswith Creamy Polenta

Recipe by Jenn Lueke on InstagramAdded 22 September 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 2 hours to cook. Tender short ribs are slow‑braised in a sweet‑tart pomegranate reduction until melt‑in‑your‑mouth soft, then served over a silky, buttery polenta. The bright fruit sauce cuts through the richness of the meat, making it a perfect cozy fall dinner.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (325°F).

  2. Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Sear the ribs in olive oil in a Dutch oven until browned on all sides; set aside.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The ribs have browned on all sides before being set aside.

  4. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in the same pot until softened, about 5 minutes.

  5. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

  6. Deglaze with red wine, reducing by half.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The wine loosens the browned bits from the pot and reduces.

  7. Return ribs to the pot; add pomegranate juice, beef stock, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.

  8. Cover and braise in the oven for 2 hours, until the meat is fork‑tender.

  9. While the ribs braise, prepare the polenta: bring water to a boil, whisk in polenta, and cook 25‑30 minutes, stirring constantly.

  10. Finish the polenta with butter, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper; keep warm.

  11. Remove the ribs, discard the bay leaf, and reduce the braising liquid on the stovetop if needed to a glossy sauce.

  12. Plate the creamy polenta, top with a short rib, and spoon the pomegranate reduction over the meat. Serve immediately.

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Short ribs, 10 ways

Nine creators posted their own. Most use garlic, butter, beef short ribs, onion and carrot.

  1. cud_cooks & robertwelchuk4 hr 55 min19 ingr.Only this one uses maris piper potatoes, double cream and white pepper
  2. Jenn Lueke3 hr 20 min14 ingr.Only this one uses apple cider and sweet potatoes
  3. Ben Chelin4 hr 20 min15 ingr.Only this one uses beef bouillon paste, unflavored gelatin and chives
  4. Zachary Neman3 hr 50 min15 ingr.Only this one uses whiskey, espresso and ancho chile powder
  5. chefboylee2 hr 30 min7 ingr.Only this one uses mashed potatoes and pale yellow sauce
  6. Jenn Lueke2 hr 15 min19 ingr.Only this one uses pomegranate juice, polenta and parmesan cheese
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