short ribs
plural noun
: a cut of beef consisting of rib ends between the rib roast and the plate see beef illustration
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Braise until short ribs are tender, 2–2½ hours.
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Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Mains designed with chef Williams vary by route, but include his signature short ribs.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Dishes will include duck fat biscuits, spring salad with poached shrimp, bo kho braised short ribs and add-on items like truffle French toast.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The menu will focus on regional Mexican specialties, including pasilla short ribs, chamorro en adobo, and Michoacán-style carnitas.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Mains designed with chef Williams vary by route, but include his signature short ribs.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Dishes will include duck fat biscuits, spring salad with poached shrimp, bo kho braised short ribs and add-on items like truffle French toast.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The menu will focus on regional Mexican specialties, including pasilla short ribs, chamorro en adobo, and Michoacán-style carnitas.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Short ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20ribs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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