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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Braised short ribs, veal and steaks also make appearances on the dinner menu.
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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
The holiday specialties include crispy chicken, roasted cod, short ribs and cheese ravioli.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The latest version, the Turbo Sous Vide, is 20% off for Cyber Monday, and promises a future filled with perfectly juicy short ribs and flaky salmon.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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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
The holiday specialties include crispy chicken, roasted cod, short ribs and cheese ravioli.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The latest version, the Turbo Sous Vide, is 20% off for Cyber Monday, and promises a future filled with perfectly juicy short ribs and flaky salmon.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Short ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20ribs. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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