Kirkland Signature USDA Prime Beef Chuck Bone-In Short Ribs are sourced from the chuck section of the animal, adjacent to the rib area, and carry the highest USDA quality designation. USDA Prime beef is produced from young, well-fed cattle and features abundant marbling — the intramuscular fat that delivers exceptional tenderness and rich, beefy flavor. Each package is vacuum-sealed to preserve freshness and is priced and sold by the pound.

Chuck short ribs differ from plate short ribs in that they are cut from higher up along the spine and tend to be meatier with excellent fat distribution. The high collagen content in this working muscle makes them especially well-suited to low-and-slow cooking methods. Braising, smoking, or sous vide cooking transforms the connective tissue into silky gelatin, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness. They can also be prepared on the grill using indirect heat for an equally impressive result.