Beef Ribs

[DPop]

I apologize, I'm sure there's either a topic about this already or it's been addressed in another thread, but can anyone tell me of a good place (preferably in the District) where I can get beef ribs? Going to give smoking them on my Egg a try this weekend.

Thanks for your help!

[xdcx]

you're probably going to want to do short ribs. You can get them individually usually from any of the Korean markets around town. If you have access to Restaurant Depot, you can get them in sections of about 4 ribs and 4 sections per cyrovac.

[DPop]

Thanks xdcx. Any of those in DC or do I have to drive to the hinterlands?

[JuneBacon]

Short ribs? That's not the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about smoking ribs. I've had mixed results from short ribs in my smoker.

Anyways, Eastern Market or Wagshals should serve you well. They also sell short ribs at Whole Foods.

[DPop]

Thanks JuneBacon, I had forgotten about Eastern Market.

[JuneBacon]

Back ribs v. short ribs.

http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/zen_of_beef_ribs.html

[xdcx]

Back ribs v. short ribs.

http://www.amazingri..._beef_ribs.html

most beef ribs you're going to find around here are going to be high on bone and low on meat. short ribs will have a lot more meat and are usually a better price depending on where you get them. I normally smoke english cut short ribs from SD and never had a problem.

[legant]

FWIW: I've gotten beef back ribs from both Safeway and Giant.