Short ribs are a cut of beef taken from the chuck, plate, rib, or brisket areas of beef cattle. They consist of a short portion of the rib bone and the surrounding meat, which varies in thickness. The term "short" refers to the length of the rib bone itself, which is shorter than those found in prime rib or ribeye steaks.
There are two major types of cuts: the "flanken," which is cut across the bone, and the "English," which is cut parallel to the bone. English-cut short ribs are thick, meaty ribs that run lengthwise along the bone, while Flanken-cut short ribs have a half-inch thick strip of meat that runs across four to five bones. Short ribs are known for their rich, beefy flavor and tender texture, and their high fat content makes them ideal for slow cooking methods like braising, smoking, or grilling.
Various companies offer short ribs, including Linz Heritage Angus, Wild Fork Foods, Meat N' Bone, Market House Meats, Creekstone Farms, Mad Butcher Meat Company, Maiden Creek Beef, 1915 Farm, Tillman's Meats, Riverbend Cattle Company, Cotton Cattle Company, Thomas Cattle Company and 44 Steaks. The price of short ribs varies depending on the cut, quality, and vendor. Bone-in short ribs at Olivier's Butchery are priced at $12.99/lb, while boneless are $13.99/lb. Linz Heritage Angus offers Bone-In Frenched Short Ribs for $89.99 (2 pc), Korean Style Short Ribs for $64.99 (approx 3 lbs), and LHA USDA Choice Boneless Short Ribs for $99.99 (6 pc). Availability can vary, with some vendors offering online ordering and delivery, while others may be sold out.
