Winter Collection Recipes
Welcome the season with Little Vineyards’ winter recipe collection—an inviting selection of our favorite family dishes, thoughtfully paired with our handcrafted wines. As the days grow shorter and the chill sets in, these hearty, comforting recipes are designed to warm both the table and the soul, each one a perfect match for our bold reds. Whether you’re hosting a cozy evening at home or gathering with friends around the fire, these wine country–inspired pairings bring richness, warmth, and a touch of Little Vineyards charm to every meal.
Zinfandel Glazed BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 6 beef short ribs, 2-inches thick, cut across the bone
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Dry rub seasoning mix (your favorite kind)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 poblano peppers, diced
- 4 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced garlic
- 1 bottle red wine (recommended: Little Vineyards Zinfandel)
- 3 cups of your favorite BBQ Sauce
- 1 quart of chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Season short ribs with salt, pepper, and seasoning mix. Heat a large roasting pan with lid over medium high heat and add oil. Sear ribs in hot oil on all sides until well browned.
- Remove from roasting pan and set aside. Add peppers, onions, celery and garlic and cook until well browned.
- Deglaze roasting pan with red wine, then add BBQ sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Return ribs to roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Place in preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove ribs from sauce and keep warm. Skim fat from the top of sauce, pour through a strainer, and season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over short ribs and serve with mashed potatoes and a green salad.
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 Zinfandel
