AIP Friendly Coconut Aminos Braised Short Ribs

Slow-braised short ribs are the kind of deeply satisfying, fall-off-the-bone comfort food that can feel out of reach when you're navigating a strict elimination protocol — but this recipe proves otherwise. The ribs are rubbed with sea salt, ground ginger, and turmeric, then seared in coconut oil until a mahogany crust forms, building the kind of rich, layered flavor that makes the whole dish sing. Instead of soy sauce or wine, the braising liquid leans on coconut aminos, pomegranate juice, apple cider vinegar, and additive-free bone broth, hitting every savory, tangy, and slightly sweet note without a single off-limits ingredient. Fresh ginger, garlic, thyme, and rosemary do the heavy lifting in the aromatics department, so nothing feels like a compromise. After nearly three hours in a low oven, the collagen fully breaks down and the meat becomes impossibly tender, pulling away from the bone with zero effort. The braising liquid gets strained and reduced into a glossy, spoonable sauce that ties everything together beautifully. This one serves four and is the kind of meal that makes the whole protocol feel genuinely worth it.

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