Beef with thyme

5 -6 lbs beef chuck roast 1/4 lb salt pork , sliced into 1/4-inch strips 6 -8 garlic cloves , minced 3 cups minced onions 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon[...]

7 teaspoons olive oil , divided 1 1/2 cups onions , chopped 1/2 cup carrot , chopped 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 lbs boneless[...]

3 1/2 lbs boneless short ribs (trimmed of excess fat see note and technique below) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]