Charbay Doubled & Twisted Whiskey Food Pairing
Braised Short Ribs with Truffle Parmesan Polenta
Serves 4
Ingredients: Short Ribs
4 lbs beef short ribs
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic
2 cups beef stock
1 cup red wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and pepper
Ingredients: Polenta
1 cup polenta
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tbsp truffle oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
Season and sear short ribs until browned.
Sauté onion, carrots, and garlic. Add tomato paste.
Add wine and stock. Return ribs to pot.
Cover and braise at 325°F for 3 hours until fork tender.
Bring stock to a simmer and whisk in polenta. Cook 20–25 minutes.
Stir in parmesan and truffle oil.
Serve short ribs over polenta with braising sauce.
Roasted King Oyster Mushroom Steak with Truffle Parmesan Polenta
Serves 4
Ingredients: Mushrooms
8 king oyster mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
Instructions: Mushrooms
Slice mushrooms lengthwise.
Score lightly and season with salt and pepper.
Sear in olive oil and butter until golden.
Add thyme and baste while cooking.
Serve over truffle parmesan polenta.
Instructions: Polenta
Same truffle parmesan polenta recipe above
Braised short ribs with parmesan polenta inspiration: Marilena’s Kitchen
Truffle polenta inspiration: James Beard


