Braised Beef with Pears and Fresh Ginger
"Order the pig's feet from your butcher. Serve with a side of rich, creamy mashed potatoes...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 pounds meaty beef neck bones
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1/4 cup olive oil plus additional for brushing
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5 cups chopped onions (about 1 1/4 pounds)
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2 1/2 cups diced celery
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2 cups diced carrots
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3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
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6 large garlic cloves, chopped
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1 1/2 cups dry red wine
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10 whole fresh Italian parsley sprigs plus chopped for garnish
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6 large fresh thyme sprigs
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5 large fresh rosemary sprigs
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4 Turkish bay leaves
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1 1/2 teaspoons juniper berries*
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2 pig's feet, split in half lengthwise
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8 cups beef broth (preferably organic)
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1 tablespoon all purpose flour
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2 large ripe unpeeled Bartlett pears, halved, cored, each half cut into 4 wedges
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