Shelly's Recipe

CREOLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Category: Ribs

5 lbs beef short ribs
2 tsp Creole seasoning
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
3 cups water
1 package Etouffee Mix
1 tbsp butter or margarine
1 cup barbeque sauce

Season short ribs liberally with Creole seasoning and flour lightly with 1/4 cup of flour. Quickly brown ribs in skillet containing 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Remove from heat and set aside. Add 3-4 tablespoons oil and 1/4 cup flour to hot skillet and brown lightly to make a roux.

Add 1 cup water to roux to make brown sauce. Empty 1 package Etouffee Mix, 2 cups water and butter or margarine into saucepan, bring to boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add Etouffee to brown sauce in skillet and stir.

To sauce mixture add about 1 cup barbeque sauce, stir thoroughly. Place short ribs in greased baking pan and pour sauce over ribs. Cover tightly and bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 2-3 hours or until tender. Serves 8-10