Kona Coffee Braised Beef Short Ribs on a bed of Molokai Sweet Potato-Potato Gratin with a Harvest of

Ingredients

• 3 1/3 lb boneless beef short ribs cut 1 inch thick
• 16 oz medium roast 100% Kona Coffee (strong brewed)
• 16 oz Cabernet Sauvignon red wine
• 16 oz beef broth
• 1 1/2 medium onion (julienne)
• 1 medium carrot (sliced)
• 2 small celery (sliced)
• 4 clove garlic (2 whole, 2 finely minced)
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp peppercorns
• 2 oz olive oil (enough to coat sauté pan)
• 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
• 12 oz chicken stock
• 1 slices sprig fresh thyme
• 4 oz heavy cream
• 1 can vegetable spray (to coat 12 by 6.5 inch pan)
• 26 oz butternut squash (cut into 8 wedges)
• ground white pepper (to taste)