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How to Cook Beef Short Ribs

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Cook Beef Short Ribs
Cook Beef Short Ribs
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Beef short ribs are small, bite-sized sections of the ribs that contain bone and thin layers of fat and muscle. These ribs are taken from the chest of the cow where the muscles do a considerable amount of work, making them less tender than other ribs. However, they can still be prepared with ease and made tender through cooking. This recipe utilizes 3 to 4 lbs. of beef short ribs, and will serve four people.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Beef short ribs 6 qt. Dutch oven Broiler Ketchup Hot sauce Molasses Lemon juice Mustard Cayenne pepper Bowl Basting brush Broiler pan
  1. Step 1

    Trim all excess fat from the beef short ribs, and then move them into a 6 qt. Dutch oven. Add enough water to completely cover the ribs, and then bring the water to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce the heat, and simmer the beef short ribs with the lid on for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone. Drain the excess water from the Dutch oven, and preheat the broiler.

  3. Step 3

    Combine ½ cup of ketchup, 1/3 cup of hot sauce, ¼ cup of molasses, 3 tbsp. of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of mustard and ¼ tsp. of cayenne pepper in bowl, and mix well.

  4. Step 4

    Use a basting brush to coat the top and bottom of the beef short ribs with the sauce, and then place the ribs onto an unheated broiler pan. Adjust the rack on the broiler so the ribs will be 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.

  5. Step 5

    Move the broiler pan into the broiler and cook the ribs for 10 to 15 minutes. Baste the beef short ribs with the sauce two to three times while broiling. Remove from the broiler and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • A homemade or commercial barbecue sauce can be used in place of the sauce prepared in this recipe. Flip and rebaste the short ribs often while broiling to prevent burning and to promote even cooking.
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