Barley Wine-Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs
• 2 Tbsp spicy rib rub seasoning blend, or salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 pound yellow onions, chopped
• 1/4 pound carrots, chopped
• 1/4 pound celery, chopped
• 1 large roasted pasilla chile, peeled, seeded, and chopped**
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 20 ounces unsweetened pomegranate juice
• 2 1/2 cups defatted chicken or veal stock
• 2 cups barley wine or barrel-aged strong ale
• 1 Tbsp of bourbon)
• 1 Tbsp salted butter
• 1/4 pound yellow onion
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• Reserved and strained, skimmed braising liquid from ribs
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 Tbsp minced chives
• 1/4 cup roasted corn kernels