"Comes out perfect every time and is so simple to make. The one variation that I have made to this recipe is to use agave nectar in place of the corn syrup and no one knows the difference. I also forgot to add the agave the last time and just did the butter with the brown sugar and it made no difference. I think eliminating it altogether will resol"

"Never made short ribs before and this recipe was a winner for me. It is AWESOME, delicious and SO easy to make. If tomatoes aren't in season, definitely go for canned. I bought a 28 oz can of crushed Roma tomatoes and minced my onions and garlic. By the time my meat was done, I didn't have to process the sauce. It was smooth so that definitely saved time and lessened my cleanup. I substituted an extra cup of beef broth for the Cabernet because I didn't want to open a bottle. I'm sure the Cab is great, but no one missed it. My husband was raving about this dish and was all too happy to eat the leftovers. "