Peposa Dell'Impruneta (Tuscan Black Pepper Beef) Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 beef short ribs (8 to 10 oz. each)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, freshly crushed
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 sage leaves
• 3 small sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups red wine, preferably Chianti
• salt to taste, to adjust sauce