Braised Short Ribs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
• Matzoh meal, for dredging
• 6 short ribs, trimmed
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 2 sprigs thyme
• Salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 6 sprigs Italian parsley
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled
• 8 large shallots, peeled, trimmed, rinsed, split, and dried
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 bottle kosher for Passover Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons kosher for Passover vegetable oil
• 2 quarts unsalted beef stock or chicken stock
• 2 stalks celery, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped