Cabernet Braised Shortribs with Swiss Chard and Orecchiette - Recipes with Wine Pairings

Ingredients

• 6 meaty shortribs (about 4 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 celery stalk (about 4 ounces), trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 plump garlic cloves (about 1/2 ounce), peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bottle (750 ml) cabernet sauvignon
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 fresh parsley stems
• 4 fresh thyme stems
• 2 thick pieces orange peel, each about 1/2-inch wide by 2 inches long
• 1 to 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock