A question about a recipe: Dan Barber's Braised Short Ribs

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added about 2 years ago

I'd go dry madeira or substitute dry sherry.

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added about 2 years ago

I actually just made this recipe a few weeks ago. What kind of Madeira did I use? The $20 bottle they handed me in the liquor store when I asked for a bottle of Madeira to use while braising short ribs.

I know that's a lame answer, but when it comes to cooking with liquor, I long ago learned that the flavors seem to show up in broad strokes so the details don't matter so much.

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chez danisse added about 2 years ago

Peter, Well, if it's lame then I'm lame too. I pretty much took the same route you traveled while selecting my Madeira and my wine for this recipe. I think I was a little nervous because cooking meat is a rarity for me. Braising is taking place as I type. Hopefully they will taste as good as they smell. Thanks, Denise

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added about 2 years ago

You can also use marsala if you can't find madeira.

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chez danisse added about 2 years ago

I found the Madeira -- all set.

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