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
Lava Dining’s tacos are a great example of braising done right.
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)