Sweet and Spicy Beef Short Ribs with Polenta

Name: Sweet and Spicy Beef Short Ribs with Polenta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 35 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black peppercorns; ½ tsp granulated garlic; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper; &frac18; tsp ground cloves; 64 oz beef short ribs; 4 oz red onions; 1 garlic clove; 7 oz ketchup; 4 oz dark brown sugar; 2 oz pineapple juice; 2 oz molasses; 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper; 40 oz water; 5 oz smoked Gouda cheese; 2 garlic cloves; 2 ½ oz unsalted butter; 30 oz water; 4 ½ oz polenta