Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Beef Short Ribs

Rich, meaty ribs from the chuck area, perfect for braising and slow cooking. Known for intense beef flavor and tender texture when cooked properly.

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Rare120°F / 50°CCool red center, very soft texture
Medium Rare130°F / 55°CWarm red center, tender and juicy
Medium140°F / 60°CWarm pink center, slightly firmer texture
Medium Well150°F / 65°CLight pink center, firm texture
Well Done160°F / 70°CBrown throughout, firm texture

Safety

Cooking beef short ribs safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your beef short ribs is safely cooked.