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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Cover and transfer to preheated oven; bake until short ribs are tender, 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Entrees include short ribs, wild king salmon and casarecce pasta with pistachio pesto, burrata and raw sushi-grade shrimp.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Braised short ribs, veal and steaks also make appearances on the dinner menu.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
Mains followed with braised short ribs nestled in mirepoix and thyme, alongside red snapper served with pigeon peas and bright escovitch.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Entrees include short ribs, wild king salmon and casarecce pasta with pistachio pesto, burrata and raw sushi-grade shrimp.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Braised short ribs, veal and steaks also make appearances on the dinner menu.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
Mains followed with braised short ribs nestled in mirepoix and thyme, alongside red snapper served with pigeon peas and bright escovitch.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Short ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20ribs. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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