How to Sous Vide Beef Flanken Style Ribs

I have a lot more information about how to sous vide flanken-style ribs in my general short rib article.

About Beef Flanken Style Ribs

Flanken-style ribs are basically chuck short ribs cut across the bone. Chuck short ribs are the first five ribs of the rib cage from the chuck primal cut. The chuck primal is one of the toughest cuts in the cow. It is still favored by many individuals because of its economical price and good taste created by the right ingredients and cooking methods such as sous vide or braise.

Do note that short ribs are more popular than chuck short ribs. One of the reasons the chuck short ribs are not preferred by many individuals is because like the other cuts in the chuck, it can contain an unpleasant amount of gristle and fat. However with slow braising the fat can easily be removed.

In fact if you plan to grill your flanken style short ribs then do braise it before with plain ingredients so that the fat is cooked along with the liquid. This way when you grill it, you won't find any fat dripping from it. You can also use a drip pan while grilling to avoid the dripping fat. Dripping fat might cause a flare up which would ruin your ribs so don't be lazy about cooking it the right way.

When selecting the short ribs during your shopping, select the ones that appear to have good marbling. They are thinly sliced, around 3/4 of an inch. This way you will never choose the wrong cut. In conclusion the flanken style short rib is a great, cheap cut enjoyed by individuals on a tight budget.

Typical Cooking Methods for Flanken Style Ribs

Braise, Grill, Roast, and Sous Vide are all typical techniques people use to cook brisket.

Other Names for Flanken Style Ribs

Chuck short ribs, English short ribs, Barbecue ribs, Braising ribs

Good Substitutes for Flanken Style Ribs

Back ribs

Traditional Dishes Using Flanken Style Ribs

Flanken-style sous vide short ribs, Flanken-style braised short ribs

New to Sous Vide?

I'd like to invite you to join my FREE Sous Vide Quick Start email course. It will help you make perfect meats, master searing, and discover the sous vide times and temperatures you need to make everyday food amazing...and impress your friends and family.
Join Now! Follow On Facebook

Do you have experience cooking flanken style ribs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Looking for more beef? Check out the sous vide beef time and temperatures for all the sous vide information you need.

What Are Some Sous Vide Beef Flanken Style Ribs Recipes?

Here are several of the Beef Flanken Style Ribs recipes that I recommend trying out.

• Sous Vide Short Rib Ragu Recipe
• Short Rib Korean-Style Lettuce Wraps Recipe
• Sous Vide Osso Buco Date Night Short Ribs Recipe
• Sous Vide 131°F Short Ribs with Corn, Bean and Kale Salad Recipe
• 72 Hour Sous Vide Short Ribs with Romesco Sauce
• Sous Vide Short Rib Korean Lettuce Wraps Recipe
• Sous Vide Thick Cut Pastrami Reubens
• Basil-Balsamic Sous Vide Short Ribs Recipe
• Sous Vide Pastrami with Short Ribs Recipe
• Sous Vide Short Ribs with Braised Fennel
• Sous Vide Short Rib Recipes

Sous Vide Short Rib Ragu Recipe

Using a sous vide ragu made from short ribs ensures tender meat and a flavorful sauce, all with no giant pot to clean!

Short Rib Korean-Style Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Sous vide short ribs are the perfect meat for Korean-style lettuce wraps.

Sous Vide Osso Buco Date Night Short Ribs Recipe

This sous vide osso bucco short ribs are the perfect date night dish! Combined with some mushrooms and lemon garlic pasta will have your SO drooling!

Sous Vide 131°F Short Ribs with Corn, Bean and Kale Salad Recipe

Short ribs are a rich, fatty cut that is full of amazing flavor when cooked sous vide. However, it can really overwhelm a dish if the sides are also heavy. I often serve short ribs with this simple corn, bean and kale salad. It cuts the richness of the short ribs while adding bright flavors to the meal.

72 Hour Sous Vide Short Ribs with Romesco Sauce

72 hour sous vide short ribs are a classic sous vide dish, and when combined with a hearty romesco sauce it makes for an amazing meal.

Sous Vide Short Rib Korean Lettuce Wraps Recipe

I love to serve sous vide short ribs in the Korean BBQ style with lettuce wraps, kimchi, and pickled vegetables. It's a light meal that fills you up but doesn't leave you feeling sluggish afterwards. Serving them family style so people can make their own wraps is a great way for everyone to get exactly what they want. Plus it is always a blast to eat with your hands!

Sous Vide Thick Cut Pastrami Reubens

I've always been a fan of pastrami and I really enjoy making my own. The process takes a while but the actual work required is very small. Making your own allows you to enjoy a variety of options as you tweak the spices!

Basil-Balsamic Sous Vide Short Ribs Recipe

This sous vide recipe for short ribs has a great tang to it from the balsamic vinegar and orange juice.

Sous Vide Pastrami with Short Ribs Recipe

I'm a huge fan of Michael Ruhlman and an even bigger fan of pastrami so when he recently posted about making short rib pastrami it inspired me to follow suit. Of course, I had to make sous vide pastrami instead of braising it.

Sous Vide Short Ribs with Braised Fennel

These sous vide short ribs are very simple to make and come out with an incredible meaty flavor and a texture more similar to a prime rib than to braised short ribs.

Sous Vide Short Rib Recipes

Sous vide short ribs are often used as an example of how amazing sous vide cooking can be, and with good reason. This is because short ribs are composed of very tough meat and in order to tenderize them enough to eat you have to raise them to a high enough temperature to break down their collagen.

Sous Vide Flanken Style Ribs Comments