USA Prime Beef Ribs | Bone-In | Aged 40 Days | Chuck Short Ribs USA

Description

Chuck Short Ribs are meaty ribs cut from the front of the beef carcass, near the shoulder. Compared to classic baby back ribs, they feature a thicker meat layer, more intense beef flavor, and substantial natural collagen.

During long cooking, collagen gradually transforms into gelatin, while evenly distributed fat renders slowly, infusing the meat with extraordinary juiciness. The result is tender, flavorful beef that practically falls off the bone when prepared properly.

This is meat crafted for American BBQ – bold in flavor, spectacular in presentation, and incredibly satisfying.

The USDA Prime designation represents the highest quality grade in America’s beef classification system. It’s awarded to beef with exceptional marbling levels, which enhance juiciness, tenderness, and flavor intensity.

For Chuck Short Ribs, this distinction is particularly significant. The fat distributed throughout the meat renders during hours of smoking or roasting, protecting the ribs from drying out while building a characteristically buttery, luxurious texture.

Double R Ranch is a premium beef brand owned by Agri Beef, a family-operated company specializing in high-quality beef production from the northwestern United States.

The heart of the brand is a ranch located in Washington’s Okanogan region. Double R partners with a network of family ranchers throughout the American Northwest, overseeing every stage from cattle raising and feeding to selection and meat processing.

Double R Ranch offers grain-fed beef carefully selected exclusively in USDA Choice and higher grades. Their USDA Prime program represents the highest marbling levels available in the brand’s portfolio.

These ribs have undergone 40 days of wet-aging. During this controlled aging process, natural enzymes gradually break down muscle fibers, improving tenderness while preserving the meat’s natural moisture and authentic beef character.

This process maintains the clean, intensely beefy flavor characteristic of American grain-fed beef. Combined with USDA Prime marbling, it delivers ribs that are juicy, tender, and perfectly prepared for hours of slow cooking.

The flavor profile is intense, deep, and unmistakably beef. You’ll notice notes of butter, roasted meat, bone marrow, and lingering umami.

When smoked, the ribs beautifully absorb wood smoke aromatics, developing a rich, dark bark. In the oven or during braising, the meat becomes silky, sticky, and packed with concentrated flavor.

1. USDA Prime grade – superior marbling ensures juiciness and rich flavor,
2. meaty front-cut ribs – substantially more meat than classic baby back ribs,
3. 40 days wet-aged – enhanced tenderness with natural moisture retained,
4. Double R Ranch – renowned American premium beef brand,
5. bone and natural collagen – ideal for long smoking, roasting, or braising,
6. grain-fed – full, buttery, intensely beefy character,
7. show-stopping presentation – perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

Remove excess hard fat from the surface and pat the meat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, freshly ground pepper, or your favorite beef rub.

Smoke at approximately 110–125°C, ideally using oak, hickory, or cherry wood. The ribs are ready when a meat thermometer probe slides through the meat with minimal resistance – typically around 92–96°C internal temperature.

After cooking, let the meat rest for at least 30 minutes.

You can sear the ribs first, then roast covered with broth, red wine, or dark beer. Best results come from slow cooking at approximately 150–160°C until the meat is completely tender.

Chuck Short Ribs excel in braised preparations with root vegetables, wine, and herbs. The resulting sauce will be naturally rich, intense, and full-bodied thanks to the collagen content.

USA Prime beef ribs pair beautifully with:

1. creamy mashed potatoes or celeriac,
2. roasted potatoes,
3. silky polenta,
4. grilled corn,
5. coleslaw,
6. pickles and marinated onions,
7. BBQ sauce,
8. demi-glace or red wine sauce,
9. roasted root vegetables,
10. fresh bread.

1. cut: Chuck Short Ribs – meaty bone-in beef ribs,
2. brand: Double R Ranch,
3. quality grade: USDA Prime,
4. origin: USA,
5. diet: grain-fed,
6. aging: wet-aged 40 days,
7. flavor profile: intensely beefy, buttery, juicy, rich umami,
8. recommended cooking methods: smoker, BBQ low & slow, oven, braising, and sous-vide.
9. Weight: 2.8 – 3kg

Due to the natural character of the product, individual pieces may vary in weight, shape, bone count, and marbling distribution.

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