Wagyu Short Ribs

AMERICAN WAGYU

Savor the rich flavor and silky texture of SRF Black® plate ribs in a smaller size. These thick 2.5” sections of plate ribs are sized to fit in Dutch ovens or smokers. Prepare whole or cut into even sized portions for recipes. Average weight is 3.25 lbs.

Select Grade: SRF Black®

SRF Black® The ideal balance of rich marbling, bold flavor and versatility. An excellent choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions.

Cut by Master Butchers

100% US Raised

Pioneers of American Wagyu

These thick-cut portions of full-sized beef plate ribs are the right size for braising, smoking or to make your favorite short rib recipes. Each section is cut across the bone with three bone segments. Our American Wagyu short ribs are large and meaty and cut from plate short ribs (NAMP 123A). Each package contains two, three-bone sections perfect to prepare in any manner from simple to upscale. Regardless of the cooking method used, these short rib sections are the foundation for a hearty meal.

Average weight: 3.25 lbs. Each package contains 2 ribs.

This is a natural product, and actual weights may vary by +/- .25 lbs.

Here are some guidelines for preparing Snake River Farms Wagyu short ribs.

Be sure to completely thaw your short ribs before cooking.

Each short rib has 3 bones. It can be prepared as one long piece or cut into 3 individual sections.

To braise, season and brown ribs, add onions/aromatics and stock/liquid and cook low and slow for 2 to 3 hours.

Grill using a two-zone cook. Grill bone-side down on the cool side until 165°F for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Wrap in foil with seasoning and stock. Place on indirect side. Cook ribs for approximately 1 hour until they are 205°F.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Details

These thick-cut portions of full-sized beef plate ribs are the right size for braising, smoking or to make your favorite short rib recipes. Each section is cut across the bone with three bone segments. Our American Wagyu short ribs are large and meaty and cut from plate short ribs (NAMP 123A). Each package contains two, three-bone sections perfect to prepare in any manner from simple to upscale. Regardless of the cooking method used, these short rib sections are the foundation for a hearty meal.

Average weight: 3.25 lbs. Each package contains 2 ribs.

This is a natural product, and actual weights may vary by +/- .25 lbs.

Cooking Tips

Here are some guidelines for preparing Snake River Farms Wagyu short ribs.

Be sure to completely thaw your short ribs before cooking.

Each short rib has 3 bones. It can be prepared as one long piece or cut into 3 individual sections.

To braise, season and brown ribs, add onions/aromatics and stock/liquid and cook low and slow for 2 to 3 hours.

Grill using a two-zone cook. Grill bone-side down on the cool side until 165°F for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Wrap in foil with seasoning and stock. Place on indirect side. Cook ribs for approximately 1 hour until they are 205°F.

Beef Grading

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Ranch to Table

Every step is managed by us, from ranching and feeding to processing and delivery. That's how we ensure exceptional quality in every cut.

Ranching
Carefully raised American Wagyu on Northwest ranches.
Cattle Feeding
Extended feeding programs create rich marbling and flavor.
Beef Processing
Hand-trimmed, expertly prepared, and shipped directly to your door.

Rib

This primal is located under the front section of the backbone between the chuck and loin. The muscles are used primarily for support. The rib primal produces intensely marbled cuts like ribeye steaks and prime rib roasts.

Three major muscles are included in the rib primal. The longissimus dorsi, or large center eye, the complexus, a smaller side muscle which is not always present depending on where the cut is sourced, and the spinalis dorsi, also called the cap of ribeye or deckle.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first bite.

Find answers to our customers' most commonly asked questions.

What are beef short ribs?

Short ribs are sourced from the first five rib bones in the beef chuck (shoulder). The name comes from the fact these ribs are physically shorter than the remaining eight ribs used for steaks and roasts. The primary muscle that makes up short ribs is the serratus ventralis.

What is American Wagyu?

American Wagyu is purebred Japanese Wagyu crossbred with high-quality American cattle breeds. The result is beef with rich marbling that bastes itself as it cooks, delivering deep beef flavor and exceptional juiciness. In a thin, high-heat cut like the outside skirt, that marbling makes a meaningful difference in the finished bite.

What is SRF Black® and SRF Gold®?

All SRF products are American Wagyu. We use the Japanese Beef Marbling Score (or BMS) to measure the marbling present in the beef. Both SRF Black® and SRF Gold® grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black® grades between a BMS 6 to 8; SRF Gold® is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.4952383 / 5 from 210 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These American Wagyu short ribs are praised for their great quality, fantastic marbling, and exceptional flavor. Customers find the cut to be tender and rich, making them perfect for various cooking methods. However, opinions on the size and smoke vary among customers.

Summary topics

Taste of Ribs (48%): A substantial number of customers stated that the taste of these ribs is the best they have ever tasted.
Product Quality (6%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great quality of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Marbling (7%): Customers expressed appreciation for the marbling, with many describing it as great, awesome, and fantastic.
Flavor (15%): A significant number of customers remarked that the flavor of the product was great and beyond compare.
Cut (5%): It was reported by customers that the cut is incredible, tender, and has a rich beef flavor.

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Review highlights

"Incredibley tender with a rich beef flavor, nice thick cuts that fed my family of 4." — Ray H.
"Each order was easily enough for three people, flavor is unbeatable, and presentation bone-in was perfect." — Jason B.
"It came out perfect, with a great bark, incredible juicy ness, texture and flavor." — Marc

Reviews

Was very tough despite smoking

"Was very tough despite smoking for 6 hours"

— Matt B. (4/5)

I don’t really know how

"I don’t really know how to cook this cut but I still cooked it perfectly (48hr sous vide + sear)"

— Bryan M. (5/5)

Way too much fat content.

"Way too much fat content. Delicious flavor for the small amount of meat present."

— Jason S. (3/5)

A little too fatty. I

"A little too fatty. I guess we’ll go back to the spareribs."

— Jill O. (3/5)

Great cut of meat

"Great cut of meat"

— Eduardo J. (5/5)

very happy with the ribs.

"very happy with the ribs."

— Joseph M. (5/5)

Awesome as usual! Special thanks

"Awesome as usual! Special thanks to Delaney for sorting out the problem with Fedex and getting a replacement to me right away!"

— Valerie L. (5/5)

These ribs were amazing. There

"These ribs were amazing. There was a lot more meat than i expected."

— Andrew K. (5/5)

Delicious!!

"Delicious!!"

— Camille R. (5/5)

Haven’t had them yet

"Haven’t had them yet"

— Daniel S. (5/5)