How to Use short ribs in a Sentence

short ribs

plural noun
  • Spareribs on the grill give way to short ribs in the oven.
    Adam Rapoport, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Add the short ribs to the pan and brown very well, about 2 to 3 mins per side.
    Esquire Editors, Esquire, 6 Sep. 2016
  • Add water and beef stock to cover the short ribs 2/3’s of the way.
    National Geographic, 2 July 2019
  • The long cooking softens up the tough fibers of cuts like short ribs.
    Mercedes Cardona, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Add the water and the short ribs, set the pot over medium-high heat, and bring to a simmer.
    Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Try: Belly of the Beast, with oxtail dumplings and beef short rib.
    Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Mar. 2018
  • While the pot is heating up, season the short ribs with salt on all sides.
    Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Most of them are Argentine cuts, like the short ribs, like the flap meat, like the top sirloin.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 28 July 2021
  • Heat canola oil in an oven-safe pot over medium heat and then add short ribs.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
  • Slow-cooking short ribs is the perfect hands-off way to get the meat nice and tender.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Slow-roast in a Dutch oven with brandy and beef broth for the most tender, juicy short ribs ever.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
  • My favorite way to cook deer ribs is to treat them like beef short ribs—and then pile the meat on some mac and cheese.
    Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 21 Apr. 2020
  • Pat short ribs dry and season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Use it as a brine for fried chicken, or add it to sweet and saucy slow-cooker short ribs.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Or perhaps juicy braised short ribs and a creamy potato purée.
    David Tanis, sacbee, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Working in batches so as not to crowd pan, brown a few short ribs at a time on both meaty sides.
    David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Remove the short ribs from the marinade and brown them on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes total.
    Mark Bittman, GQ, 26 Jan. 2018
  • That week on the rotating menu were braised short ribs and arroz con leche.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 30 Dec. 2021
  • When shopping for beef short ribs, look for bone-in ribs that are well marbled with fat.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Ask your butcher to grind part chuck with short ribs or brisket and live your most bespoke life.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2022
  • The reward is juicy short ribs festooned with soft onions, tomatoes and jalapeños.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
  • Kelsey’s will serve a four-course $58 menu with dishes like short ribs, prime rib and pork belly gratin.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Inside the gala, guests dined on short ribs and sea bass and watched the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
    Nicole Pajer, Variety, 4 Apr. 2022
  • In addition to oysters, ceviche, and crudo, find short ribs, sausage, and steaks on the new menu.
    BostonGlobe.com, 20 May 2021
  • The Asado feast includes flank steaks, short ribs, ribeyes, sides, sauces like chimichurri and more.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Slow-braised Guinness short rib of Dexter beef was surely a nod to the Irish question.
    Emma Ross-Thomas, Bloomberg.com, 23 Feb. 2018
  • The airline said the short ribs will be prepared by Fox Bros. with its usual smoking method.
    Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Instructions Step 1 In a large pot set over high heat, cover the short ribs with 1 inch of water; bring to a boil.
    Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Local goat stew, red wine braised short ribs, and chicken and serrano ham croquettes also make appearances.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
  • Current entrees include roasted red grouper, Outer Banks sea scallops, tamarind braised beef short ribs and lion’s mane pad Thai, among other tasty options.
    Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2024

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