Beef Short Ribs Braised in Pomegranate & Herbs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg 1.5 beef short ribs (bone-in, halal-certified)
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 2 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 500 ml pomegranate juice (unsweetened)
• 500 ml beef stock (low sodium)
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 0 cup 0.25 fresh pomegranate seeds (arils)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)