Ingredients
\n6 pounds\u00a0bone-in beef short ribs, cut into 2-in. pieces
\nAbout 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
\nAbout 1 tsp. black pepper
\n3 tablespoons\u00a0vegetable oil, divided
\n3 pounds\u00a0kabocha squash (1 small), seeded, cut into 2-in. wedges, and peeled
\n2\u00a0medium onions, finely chopped
\n1\/3 cup\u00a0flour
\n4\u00a0garlic cloves, minced
\n3 tablespoons\u00a0Dutch-processed bittersweet cocoa powder or 1 square (1 oz.) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
\n5 cups\u00a0reduced-sodium beef broth
\n1\/2 cup\u00a0brandy
\n1\/2 cup\u00a0dried cranberries
\n2 tablespoons\u00a0minced candied ginger
\n1 tablespoon\u00a0finely shredded orange zest
\n1 1\/2 cups\u00a0fresh cranberries<\/p>\n
Preparation
\n1. Preheat oven to 500\u00b0. Dry short ribs on paper towels and sprinkle with 1 tsp. each salt and pepper. In a large, heavy ovenproof pot, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. In 4 batches, brown ribs all over. Transfer to a bowl.
\n2. Cut squash wedges crosswise, put on a baking sheet, and toss with remaining oil. Roast until caramelized, 10 minutes. Remove from oven and lower heat to 300\u00b0.
\n3. Add onions and remaining 1 tsp. salt to pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cocoa; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth and brandy. Add dried cranberries, ginger, and orange zest and bring mixture to a boil. Return short ribs to pot, cover, and bake 2 1\/2 hours.
\n4. Remove pot from oven and spoon off fat. (Or chill overnight before skimming; return to a simmer before continuing.) Stir in fresh cranberries and kabocha. Cover and bake until kabocha is tender and meat pulls away from the bone, about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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