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Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• beet
• maple syrup
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap beets loosely in aluminum foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2 Roast in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife or skewer, 50 to 60 minutes. Unwrap and cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Peel beets and cut into chunks.
3. 3 Mix vinegar and maple syrup together; season with salt and pepper. Pour over beets. Refrigerate until beets absorb the flavors, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

By JP4012K

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• green pea
• almond
• green onion
• feta cheese
• mayonnaise
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place peas in a colander, and run warm water over them until they are thawed; drain and transfer into a large bowl.
3. 3 Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add almonds, green onions, cheese, and mayonnaise to peas. Stir in balsamic vinegar, and season to taste with black pepper.

By LLAMAMAMATOO

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
3. 3 Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
4. 4 Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By JOANN HAN

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• corn
• red bell pepper
• red onion
• tomato
• olive oil
• garlic
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place corn into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool for about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Use a knife to scrape corn kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. Add bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Toss to combine and season with pepper. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

By SMITH8CLAN

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• spinach
• strawberry
• gorgonzola cheese
• pecan
• honey
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
2. 2 Stir together balsamic vinegar and honey in a medium bowl; slowly stream in olive oil while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture just before serving.

By Shelby Cady

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• beet
• shallot
• parsley
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• pepper
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place onto a baking sheet.
3. 3 Roast beets in preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let beets cool until easy to handle; peel and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
4. 4 While beets are roasting, whisk shallots, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl until blended; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
5. 5 Place warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish; pour vinaigrette over the beets and sprinkle with feta cheese.

By Shandeen Gemanis

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• eggplant
• garlic
• olive oil
• sugar
• oregano
• basil
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce eggplants several times with a fork, and place on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until completely softened, about 1 ½ hours. Cool completely, then remove skin and finely chop the flesh. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic: cook and stir until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, and basil until well blended and sugar is dissolved: pour over eggplant, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

By Sandi

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• napa cabbage
• olive oil
• ramen noodle
• sesame seed
• almond
• canola oil
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cabbage in a large bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds until lightly browned; set aside to cool.
2. 2 Prepare the dressing by mixing the canola oil, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic, and white vinegars in a blender until smooth.
3. 3 About 30 minutes before serving, toss the dressing and cabbage mixture together; chill. Just before serving, toss the noodle mixture with the cabbage mixture.

By Carolyn

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• almond
• garlic
• honey
• mustard
• raspberry vinegar
• brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• romaine lettuce
• strawberry
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. 3 To make the dressing: whisk garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until well combined.
4. 4 Place toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese in a salad bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.

By Andrea Longo Policella

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• green bean
• olive oil
• sweet onion
• garlic
• parsley
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Drain green beans and mix with dressing while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

By barbara

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• watermelon
• red onion
• basil
• cilantro
• mint
• lime
• feta cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Gently toss watermelon, onion, basil, cilantro, mint, lime juice, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

By Michelle English

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• red bell pepper
• feta cheese
• onion
• olive oil
• mustard
• honey
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine bell peppers, feta cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
2. 2 Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small lidded jar and shake vigorously to combine. Pour over salad and toss to combine.

By Barbara Sauermann

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• cajun seasoning
• garlic
• mustard
• salt
• black pepper
• salad green
• arugula
• avocado
• sun-dried tomato
• black olive

Instructions

1. 1 Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with Cajun seasoning, and place in hot oil. Stir in crushed garlic. Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and dice; discard oil and garlic.
2. 2 In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the mixed salad greens, arugula, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Top with diced chicken to serve.

By devilsdancefloor

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• cheese tortellini
• artichoke heart
• mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni
• black olive
• green onion
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• herb seasoning
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Start the salad: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 While the tortellini is cooking, make the dressing: Whisk oil, both vinegars, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
4. 4 Finish the salad: Drain tortellini, then rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and add artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and green onions.
5. 5 Pour dressing over top and toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By olivegrower

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• black-eyed pea
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• parsley
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• cumin
• bacon

Instructions

1. 1 Combine black-eyed peas, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño chiles, parsley, and garlic in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; gradually pour in olive oil, whisking constantly until thoroughly blended. Stir in salt, black pepper, and cumin.
3. 3 Pour dressing over pea salad, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

By Julie Cleaves McLaughlin

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• bread
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• tomato
• red onion
• basil
• green olive
• mozzarella

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.
3. 3 Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
5. 5 Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.
6. 6 Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette.
7. 7 Let stand for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By veggiemom

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• water
• chicken bouillon
• garlic
• quinoa
• chicken breast
• red onion
• green bell pepper
• kalamata olive
• feta cheese
• parsley
• chive
• salt
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. 3 Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
4. 4 Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
5. 5 Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

By Coulter

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• black olive
• green olive
• kalamata olive
• garlic
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine black olives, green olives, Kalamata olives, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped.
2. 2 Add balsamic vinegar and olive oil; process until smooth. Transfer spread to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap.
3. 3 Refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour or overnight.

By GRAYCE

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• potato
• green bean
• bacon
• onion
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place the potatoes in to a pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Fry onions in the bacon drippings until tender and browned. Remove them and set aside. Pour balsamic vinegar into the skillet and stir to release all of the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
3. 3 In a large bowl, combine the green beans, potatoes, onions and bacon. Pour the balsamic vinegar over them and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

By SunFlower

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• tuna
• mayonnaise
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• black pepper
• garlic salt
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir together tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, red pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
3. 3 Season with pepper and garlic salt, then pack the avocado halves with the tuna mixture.
4. 4 Garnish with reserved green onions and a dash of black pepper before serving.

By La Cocina de Redondita

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• corned beef brisket
• spice packet
• olive oil
• brown mustard
• salt
• black pepper
• cabbage
• brown mustard
• sourdough bread

Instructions

1. 1 Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound until tender. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes. Slice meat across the grain.
2. 2 Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl and pour the dressing over it; toss to coat the cabbage with the dressing.
3. 3 Spread a layer of mustard on 6 slices of toasted bread. Place some shredded cabbage and corned beef on each slice and top with remaining slices of bread.

By bignosekate

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• green bean
• olive oil
• red pepper
• red onion
• lemon juice
• parsley
• brown sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and place into a bowl.
2. 2 Combine olive oil, roasted red peppers, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small jar with a lid. Seal and shake vigorously until dressing is well blended.
3. 3 Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours for flavors to combine. Remove about 1 hour before serving to allow to come to room temperature. Serve over shredded lettuce.

By chefcs

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• tomato
• cucumber
• onion
• green bell pepper
• jalapeno pepper
• lemon
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• dill

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Season with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. 3 In a blender or food processor, puree half of the mixture until smooth.
4. 4 Return to bowl, stir in dill and mix well. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.

By Amy

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• strawberry
• white sugar
• raspberry vinegar
• basil
• heavy cream
• sugar
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• almond
• meringue cookie

Instructions

1. 1 Combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, balsamic vinegar, raspberry vinegar, and basil in a bowl: set aside until strawberries release their juices and absorb flavors, at least 15 minutes.
2. 2 Whip heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add 1 tablespoon sugar, continually beating until soft peaks form. Beat in sour cream and cream cheese until well blended.
3. 3 Sprinkle enough of remaining 3 tablespoons sugar into a heavy saucepan until bottom of pan is covered with a thin layer. Cook over medium heat, adding more sugar as it starts to melt; stir until caramelized and amber in color. Stir in almonds.
4. 4 Pour sugar-almond mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top; roll into a thin layer using a rolling pin. Cool. Break into pieces.
5. 5 Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries in bottoms of 4 serving dishes; top with a layer of whipped cream and crushed meringue cookies. Continue layering until reaches tops of dishes. Garnish with caramelized almond pieces, crushed meringue cookies, and macerated strawberries.

By Francisca Azeredo Lobo

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• hot pepper sauce
• cumin
• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• basil
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic
• onion
• cucumber
• celery
• green bell pepper
• beef broth
• tomato juice
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, tomato juice, beef broth, green bell pepper, celery, cucumber, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. Season with basil, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover bowl, and refrigerate gazpacho 8 hours or overnight before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• basil
• black pepper
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• lime
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• oregano
• cumin
• salt
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• cucumber
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
2. 2 Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and purée until smooth.
3. 3 Pour puréed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine.
4. 4 Place 1/3 of the tomato mixture into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and purée until smooth. Return puréed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5. 5 Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• chive
• spring onion
• worcestershire sauce
• chicken broth
• all-purpose flour
• kosher salt
• red onion
• butter
• pork sausage
• vegetable oil
• water
• milk
• flour
• all-purpose flour
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• kosher salt
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare batter: Combine eggs, salt, pepper, cayenne, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, and milk in a large bowl; whisk thoroughly until batter is very smooth and no lumps remain. Whisk in water. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. 2 Prepare sausages: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and transfer to a buttered 9x12- or 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour oil from the skillet over the sausages; brush oil with a pastry brush all over the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
3. 3 Start onion gravy: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; saute until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
4. 4 While onion is cooking, pour batter in and around the sausages. Place in the center of a cold oven and turn temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Set oven timer for 30 minutes.
5. 5 While toad in the hole cooks, finish onion gravy: Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth and return to a simmer. Add Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar and simmer until gravy thickens up and reduces, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. 6 When timer goes off, remove toad in the hole from the oven; it should be browned and puffed. Spoon gravy over the sausages and garnish with green onions and chives.
7. 7 Serve with extra gravy.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• flat-leaf parsley
• potato
• brussels sprout
• flat-leaf parsley
• celery
• carrot
• chicken broth
• dark beer
• caraway seed
• bay leaf
• flour
• garlic
• onion
• butter
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• salt
• pork shoulder

Instructions

1. 1 Season pork with salt and black pepper.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook and stir pork in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a bowl.
3. 3 Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter with a pinch of salt until onion is softened and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4 Stir flour into onion mixture; cook and stir until flour is completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add bay leaf and caraway seed; cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in beer. Cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 3 minutes.
5. 5 Stir browned pork, broth, carrots, and celery into beer mixture; bring to a simmer. Stir 1/4 cup parsley and balsamic vinegar into stew; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pork is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
6. 6 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling water until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
7. 7 Stir Brussels sprouts into stew and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8 Divide mashed potatoes between 6 bowls. Ladle stew over potatoes and garnish with 1 teaspoon parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• bay leaf
• salt
• sugar
• garlic
• tomato paste
• chicken broth
• cayenne pepper
• thyme
• marjoram
• black pepper
• caraway seed
• paprika
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• salt
• beef chuck roast

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Season beef with salt and black pepper.
3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir beef in hot oil in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
4. 4 Transfer to a large stockpot and reserve drippings in the skillet.
5. 5 Return skillet to medium heat; stir onions into the reserved drippings, drizzle olive oil over onions, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the stockpot with beef.
6. 6 Combine paprika, caraway seeds, black pepper, marjoram, thyme, and cayenne pepper in the skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
7. 7 Add 1 cup chicken broth and stir; transfer to the beef and onion mixture.
8. 8 Stir 3 cups chicken broth into beef mixture. Add tomato paste, garlic, vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf; place stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce heat to low and simmer until a fork inserts easily into the meat, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ balsamic vinegar
• pepper
• salt
• gingersnap
• white sugar
• chicken broth
• water
• garlic
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• butter
• water
• black pepper
• salt
• bay leaf
• clove
• juniper berry
• red wine vinegar
• cider vinegar
• water
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• salt
• beef short rib

Instructions

1. 1 Season short ribs on both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Cook short ribs in batches, turning a few times, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes per batch. Remove short ribs to a large lidded plastic tub while you make the marinade.
2. 2 Pour 1 1/2 cups water, cider vinegar, and red wine vinegar into the warm skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir, scraping any browned bits off the bottom on the pan. Add juniper berries, cloves, and bay leaves, season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and pour in 1 cup cold water. Pour mixture over the ribs and place in an ice bath until chilled, 30 to 40 minutes. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
3. 3 Melt butter in a large,heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in the melted butter until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Place marinated short ribs over the top of the onion mixture. Pour in remaining marinade from the plastic tub and stir in 1 cup water, chicken broth, and sugar.
4. 4 Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, until meat is fork-tender, 3 to 4 hours. Remove meat to a platter. Discard juniper berries, cloves, and bay leaves. Sprinkle cooked onion mixture over the top of the meat, reserving excess cooking liquid in the pan.
5. 5 Place pot with remaining cooking liquid over medium-high heat. Grind gingersnaps in a food processor until fine and to the liquid in the pan. Stir in balsamic vinegar and boil until reduced and thickened, skimming fat, about 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Strain gravy through a fine mesh sieve, spoon over the beef, and serve.

By John Mitzewich