Short Ribs

About Short Ribs

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

Short ribs are cut from the plate and chuck, where the rib bones carry a generous amount of meat and marbling. They are built for braising: several hours in liquid at a low temperature renders the fat and connective tissue until the meat pulls easily from the bone. They also take well to smoking low and slow, finished with a glaze if you want a barbecue-style result.

Short ribs are usually sold bone-in, either as individual ribs or a connected rack, and a good rule of thumb is to plan on about three-quarters of a pound per person to account for the bone. A simple braise with red wine or stock, aromatics and a few hours of low heat is the most reliable path to a tender result.

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 Short Ribs? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.