6 Braised Meat Dishes to Warm You Up

When the weather cools, there’s nothing like a slow-cooked meat dish to warm you up

Anju Kimchi Ramen

Head to this popular modern Korean spot for a big, filling bowl of ramen with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly and the warming heat of some kimchi.

(344 17 Ave. S.W., 403-460-3341, anju.ca, @anjurestaurant)

Briggs Bone-in Pork Belly

Cooked in a maple braising liquid, this big cut of meat is crispy on top and tender in the middle – perfect for anyone who has a big, meaty appetite.

(317 10 Ave. S.W., 587-350-5015, briggskandb.com, @briggskandb)

Candela Slow Roasted Barbecue Pork Ribs

Asian five-spice powder and crushed Sichuan peppercorns bring some flavourful heat to this plate of ribs at this globally inspired restaurant in Mission.

(1919 4 St. S.W., 403-719-0049, candelalounge.com, @candelacalgary)

Cibo Bison Cheek Calzone

Braised bison cheek is stuffed into a buttery pastry and served with a sweet ragu sauce and sour cream. Think of this as a well-crafted pizza pop for grown-ups.

(1012 17 Ave. S.W., 403-984-4755, cibocalgary.com, @cibocalgary)

Lava Dining Duck Tacos

Tender duck meat is tossed in a sweet, sticky hoisin-based sauce, then placed into tender, steamed taco shells. The perfect dish to stuff off a meal here.

(314 10 St. N.W., 403-283-8608)

Yellow Door Bistro Braised Beef Short Rib Meatball

What’s better than spaghetti and meatballs? A re-imagining of the classic! Braised short rib meat is turned into a big meatball that happily sits on top of spaghetti pasta, coated in a tomato sauce with olives and preserved lemon.

(119 12 Ave. S.W., 403-206-9585, yellowdoorbistro.ca, @yellowdooryyc)