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Meaty, succulent, tender, and juicy beef short ribs are ideal for braising, simmering, and smoking. Beef short ribs have quite a bit of fatty meat on them, but they also have a lot of connective tissue, making them tough and chewy unless cooked properly. English-style beef short ribs have been cut parallel to the bone, and the ribs can be boneless or have a bone with the meat. Beef short ribs that have been cut across the rib bones are sometimes called flanken.

There are two types of beef ribs: back ribs and short ribs, sometimes called plate ribs. Back ribs are comprised of 13 ribs with meat between the rib bones. The first five ribs are called chuck ribs, and the next seven ribs are back ribs.

Beef short ribs look similar to pork spareribs in that the short ribs are flat with the meat on one side of the rack of ribs. Beef short ribs come from the chuck and primal sections of a cow, are usually cut into three or four sections. Beef short ribs are longer than pork spareribs because a cow has a larger rib cage than a pig. Most beef short ribs are cut into 3 to 4-inch lengths, making them ideal for placing in a slow cooker or oven-proof pan.

Beef short ribs are quite nutritious, and a 3-ounce serving provides the following nutrients:

Beef short ribs are ideal for slow cooking and are good for making hearty soups and stews. You can also cook them in a pressure cooker, braise them in the oven, or smoke them. Beef short ribs should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the ideal temperature when the collagen melts away, and the ribs become tender, juicy, and ready to serve.

A great way to serve an elegant beef short rib dish is to slowly cook the short ribs in an oven set at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the ribs in an oven-proof pan and add red wine, tomato puree, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Cover and simmer the beef short ribs for three to four hours until tender.

Smoked beef short ribs have a delicious flavor that's sure to impress your guests. Massage your favorite rub into both sides of the beef short ribs and put into a preheated smoker set at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. For the ultimate flavor, use both oak and fruitwood. Cover the short ribs with foil and cook in the smoker for about five hours. Spritz the meat with apple cider vinegar every 30 minutes to add a nice acid balance. Finish the ribs on a higher heat for about 10 minutes, and then let them rest another 10 minutes before serving.

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