Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Short Ribs with Creamy Mascarpone Polenta

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 pounds beef short ribs (or more if the ribs do not look meaty)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• good pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 large onion (sliced very thin)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
• 4 carrots (chopped (peel if desired))
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• the arils from one pomegranate
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup polenta (I used Bob's Red Mill)
• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 -4 tablespoons butter (your preference)