72-Hour Sous Vide Short Ribs

1 . Stage

Heat water in a sous vide water bath to 133 degrees F (56 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Trim any areas of fat left on short ribs; coat thoroughly with garlic and salt. Place ribs into a large, resealable plastic bag. (Use two bags if necessary to leave plenty of room between ribs.) Seal, on low pressure if using a vacuum sealer, removing as much air as possible.

3 . Stage

Submerge the bag fully into the water bath and cook, rotating every 12 to 18 hours, for 60 hours. Increase the heat to 144.5 degrees F (62.5 degrees C) and cook an additional 12 hours.

4 . Stage

Remove ribs from the water bath; let rest in the bag on a cooling rack placed over a baking sheet until cool enough to handle.

5 . Stage

Remove ribs from the bag and drain. Place ribs onto a work surface, turn so bones are facing up, and slice meat between the bones to separate. Cut membrane running along the length of each rib; slide the bone loose from the meat. Trim any excess fat and cut into serving portions. Pat ribs dry with paper towels; return to the cooling rack.

6 . Stage

Heat a skillet until smoking hot. Add ribs and brown quickly, 30 to 60 seconds per side.