How to Use short ribs in a Sentence

short ribs

plural noun
  • This is a classic short ribs recipe.
    — Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This braised short ribs recipe is cooked in a Dutch oven.
    — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • The chain is best known for its kalbi (short ribs) cooked at tabletop grills.
    — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Both were just right for balancing the rich, meaty short ribs.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The long cooking softens up the tough fibers of cuts like short ribs.
    — Mercedes Cardona, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Add the short ribs to the pan and brown very well, about 2 to 3 mins per side.
    — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 6 Sep. 2016
  • Leftover short ribs can be chilled for up to four days in the liquid.
    — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • While the pot is heating up, season the short ribs with salt on all sides.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Here’s a recipe for beef short ribs braised in tomato & red pepper stew.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Main dishes include miso black cod, braised short ribs and wagyu beef striploin.
    — Connie Ogle may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
  • 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
  • Nestle short ribs into Dutch oven, meaty sides down.
    — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The short ribs were super tender and had more of a sweet and savory taste.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The short ribs were super tender and had more of a sweet and savory taste.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • That week on the rotating menu were braised short ribs and arroz con leche.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 30 Dec. 2021
  • Pat short ribs dry and season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
  • 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
  • Add water and beef stock to cover the short ribs 2/3’s of the way.
    — National Geographic, 2 July 2019
  • The reward is juicy short ribs festooned with soft onions, tomatoes and jalapeños.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
  • Patrons swear by its braised short ribs, roasted duck, and seafood linguine.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • The menu includes lobster bisque, short ribs, pork belly and filet mignon.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Mains include short ribs with parsnip mash and sherry jus or Basque-style black cod.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Braise until short ribs are tender, 2–2½ hours.
    — Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Add the water and the short ribs, set the pot over medium-high heat, and bring to a simmer.
    — Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then add them to a sous vide bag along with the soy sauce and mirin.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024

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