Braised Short Ribs

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Ingredients

10 short ribs (rib pieces cut into 3 to 4-inch, 10 to 12 cm, chunks)
salt and freshly-ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups (375ml) dark beer
10 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons chinese or japanese rice vinegar
1 1/2 ounces (50g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (i used xocopili)
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 cup (250ml) hoisin sauce