Back Ribs

About Back Ribs

Back Ribs is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · per lb

Back ribs come from the rib primal, the bones left behind once the ribeye roast is removed, so there is less meat between the bones than on short ribs but still real flavor clinging to them. They respond well to low, slow oven roasting or smoking, and a sauce or glaze in the last stretch of cooking helps make the most of a naturally leaner rib.

A rack of back ribs typically covers enough for two to three servings depending on appetite, since more of the weight is bone compared with short ribs. Low, slow heat — whether a smoker held around 225–250°F or a covered oven roast — followed by a sauce or glaze in the final stretch gives the best results.

Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.

Availability follows the realities of a working livestock farm. Add currently available products to your cart and confirm pickup or other fulfillment details during checkout or by contacting the farm. For more help choosing and cooking cuts, visit our beef and lamb guides.

Good to know

Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.

Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.

Browse more: Beef Cuts · the full farm shop · beef and lamb guides · beef near Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania beef delivery. Questions about Back Ribs? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.