and set aside. do not discard grease.
3. add olive oil to pan with the bacon grease, and raise heat to high. brown ribs on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. remove ribs and set aside. turn heat to medium.
4. add onions, carrots, and shallots to pan and cook for 2 minutes. pour in wine and scrape bottom of pan to release all the flavorful bits of glory. bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
5. add broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. taste and add more salt if needed. add ribs to the liquid; they should be almost completely submerged. add thyme and 