simplest red wine braised short ribs with creamy polenta

boneless beef short ribs (about 6 pieces)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

full-bodied, dry red wine such as Cotes du Rhone or Malbec

water or low-sodium broth

head of garlic, sliced in half horizontally

Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, 3 or 4 each

cornmeal

milk

water

Kosher salt

butter

grated parmesan cheese