Christmas Tacos

This recipe scales up easily for large gatherings, just be sure to enlist your relatives in seeding the pomegranates. Or better yet, take it easy and just buy the prepared seeds. After all, it's the holidays. Be sure to leave a few extra tacos by the hearth for Santa Claus.

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subheading: For the Short Ribs:

2 ½ pounds short ribs, about 2 bone-in ribs

Kosher salt, to taste

2 teaspoons oil

1 cup pomegranate juice

2 pepper ancho chiles , stems and seeds removed

1 cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

subheading: For the Pomegranate Pico:

1 cup pomegranate seeds

1 jalapeño pepper, diced small

2 tablespoons shallots, diced small

1 lime, juiced

¼ cup pepitas , lightly toasted

subheading: For Serving:

12 corn tortillas

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Cotija cheese, or Mexican crema, for garnish

Lime wedges, for garnish

Directions at thespruceeats.com

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