1. Whisk together flour, pepper and salt. Dredge the ribs in the flour to coat. 2. Melt the oil and butter in a Dutch oven. Brown the short ribs in batches about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove ribs ...
In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil. Over medium heat, brown ribs well, adjusting heat as necessary to get a dark crust. Take your time, and season with salt and pepper as they cook.