Braised Short Ribs with Chocolate and Rosemary

Ingredients

• 1 very large fresh thyme sprig
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup carrots
  • ¼ cup celery
  • 1 ½ cups onions
  • 6 pounds bone-in short ribs
  • ¼ cup pancetta (Italian bacon)
  • 3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate
  • ¼ cup shallots
  • 1 bay leaf

Heat heavy large pot over medium heat. Add pancetta and sauté until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown ribs in drippings in pot over medium-high heat until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes per ba...

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