Breastfeeding Friendly Korean-Style Braised Short Ribs
Few meals feel as deeply nourishing as a slow-braised short rib that has been coaxed into fall-off-the-bone tenderness over a long, low simmer. The braising liquid here is built around bone broth, which brings a rich, collagen-forward base that supports recovery and milk production without relying on anything processed or hard to pronounce. An Asian pear blended into the sauce adds natural sweetness and helps tenderize the meat, while fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of turmeric give the whole pot a warming, anti-inflammatory backbone. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the flavor deeply savory and umami-rich without the additives that can sometimes sneak into conventional pantry staples. Carrots and parsnips braise alongside the ribs until they're silky and sweet, making this a genuinely complete, one-pot meal. The reduced sauce at the end is glossy and bold — spoon it generously over everything and don't skip that step. It's the kind of dinner that tastes like it took serious skill but really just asked for a little patience and a good Dutch oven.
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4 servings
For the ribs
- 3 lb bone-in beef short ribs, english-cut (about 2–3 inches thick)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For the braising sauce
- 1 asian pear (about 8 oz), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- ½ cup bone broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
For the braise
- 2 cups bone broth
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
For serving
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the short ribs in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with the fine sea salt.
- 2
Combine the Asian pear, coconut aminos, 1/2 cup bone broth, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, garlic, and onion in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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