DifficultyIntermediate

A new holiday favourite! Green, white, and red - a combo of colours and flavours that you will love! Made with tender short rib, garnished with a delicious pomegranate pico! Give these Christmas Tacos a go.
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Yields12 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time8 hrsTotal Time8 hrs 20 mins
Short Ribs
Pomegranate Pico
For Serving
1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with kosher salt and add them to the pan. Brown for 5 or so minutes per side, undisturbed, to develop a nice crust. Some fat will render from the meat and aid in browning.

3

When the meat is well-browned remove from the pan and turn off the heat. Deglaze the pan with the pomegranate juice, scraping the bottom of the pan.

4

Place the meat and juice in a slow cooker set to low. Add the ancho chilies, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Put the lid on the slow cooker and braise the short ribs for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender and the bones release from the meat.

5

Turn off the heat, remove the bones, bay leaf, and cinnamon, and allow the meat to cool in the braising liquid.

6

Prepare the pomegranate pico. Mix the pomegranate seeds, jalapeño, lime juice, and pepitas in a small mixing bowl.

7

Roughly chop the meat with the ancho chilis, mixing them together. Taste and season with salt accordingly. If needed, heat the mixture in the braising juices to serving temperature.

8

Warm your tortillas to make them soft and pliable. Plate the tacos or serve family-style, allowing guests to plate their own.

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Ingredients

Short Ribs
Pomegranate Pico
For Serving

Directions

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with kosher salt and add them to the pan. Brown for 5 or so minutes per side, undisturbed, to develop a nice crust. Some fat will render from the meat and aid in browning.

3

When the meat is well-browned remove from the pan and turn off the heat. Deglaze the pan with the pomegranate juice, scraping the bottom of the pan.

4

Place the meat and juice in a slow cooker set to low. Add the ancho chilies, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Put the lid on the slow cooker and braise the short ribs for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender and the bones release from the meat.

5

Turn off the heat, remove the bones, bay leaf, and cinnamon, and allow the meat to cool in the braising liquid.

6

Prepare the pomegranate pico. Mix the pomegranate seeds, jalapeño, lime juice, and pepitas in a small mixing bowl.

7

Roughly chop the meat with the ancho chilis, mixing them together. Taste and season with salt accordingly. If needed, heat the mixture in the braising juices to serving temperature.

8

Warm your tortillas to make them soft and pliable. Plate the tacos or serve family-style, allowing guests to plate their own.

Christmas Tacos