Name: Coffee-Marinated Bison Short Ribs
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 3 cups chilled strong brewed coffee; 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt; 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups ice cubes; 4 pounds bison (often labeled buffalo) short ribs, cut between ribs to separate; 1/4 cup chopped bacon (about 1 1/2 ounces); 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped shallots; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped; 1 cup strong brewed coffee; 1 cup low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz) or ketchup; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

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Coffee-Marinated Bison Short RibsTom Schierlitz

The coffee marinade is sweetened slightly with a little maple syrup, and the sauce gets a kick thanks to a jalapeño chile.

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