Flanken Short Ribs
This is the best flanken short ribs recipe so they fall apart in the oven with bbq sauce on top. Cooked low and slow at 275 degrees F, this is how to cook them perfectly for dinner. It's a family favorite beef meal.
If you have ever slow cooked ribs in oven before you know how great they are. We mean you know how you go to a restaurant and the meat falls off the bone? That is what you get when you are patient and let these cook, covered with foil, for several hours.
We don't marinate them, rather we like the natural flavor of the beef, but do like to add some Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce on the top near the end. The most important thing to remember is you can't be in a rush when cooking these.
You want a long time for the connective tissues to break down so the meat becomes fork tender. It is packed with protein and tons of flavor, so much so that our girls ask us to make these almost every week!
Ingredient notes
You are going to want a few pounds of flanken short ribs or sometimes called Beef Riblets that are fresh or thawed. We had 5 and it was about 4 pounds or so but you could make fewer, or more as long as they are laid in a single layer like you see here in the pan with the same cook time.
Can you use frozen flanken short ribs?
You could but it will add another hour or so in the oven and we honestly think that using our Frozen Pressure Cooker Short Ribs instructions makes them come out better. It makes them more moist to cook them under pressure we think.
As for seasonings we use this and that but suggest that you at least sprinkle the top and bottom with saltwe like some garlic powder and onion powder. If you wanted them to be a bit spicy you could add a pinch of chili powder or dry Sriracha.
We do suggest adding some bbq sauce to the top to add more moisture and a flavor wow too near the end. Sometimes we will broil for a few minutes once it is on top and other times we skip that step.
Do you need to cover flanken short ribs in oven with foil?
Yes, the key to fall-apart ribs is to essentially steam them in a closed atmosphere to make the meat as tender as possible. Baked in the oven you do that with covering the top of the baking dish with foil tightly so the heat gets trapped, a bit like our Ninja Foodi ribs method. You could also do this with a lid on top.
How Long to Cook Flanken Short Ribs in Oven
At 275F you are going to want a good 4 hours. Timing may adjust a bit depending on their thickness but in general this will yield meat that will easily pull off the bone and melt in your mouth. There is no prep (browning) beforehand so that is the only time you need.
Kitchen questions
Do you need to remove membrane from flanken short ribs?This is not necessary because of the way it is cut. Yes there is a membrane on one side but Removing Membrane From Ribs in this case isn't required because the way they are cut makes the film small and when cooked it shrinks and becomes unnoticeable.
Are flanken short ribs nutritious?Other than the fact that they are a bit higher in cholesterol, they are high in iron and protein content. So, yes we would deem them nutritious if eaten in moderation.
Should you marinate flanken short ribs?You can but it is not necessary. If you appreciate the flavor of beef then you can season well and add a sauce at the end if you like. They are quite good marinated or not.
What can you make with flanken-style short ribs?Traditionally this cut is used to make Korean bbq (galbi) but on their own and cooked properly are good on their own with any type of sauce.
What is the best way to reheat leftovers?You don't want the beef to dry out so your best bet to reheat is to add a bit more sauce to the top. Then put in a pan with a bit of olive oil and a lid over medium heat and heat until warmed all the way thru again.
Flanken Style Short Ribs Recipe
By This is how to cook fall apart short ribs in the oven with bbq sauce. Cooked low and slow, these are the best flanken style short ribs ever. Prep: 10 minutes minsCook: 4 hours hrsServings: 5 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9×13 pan
- 1 sheet pan
- 2 aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 pounds short ribs, flanken short ribs were used
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275F. Lay short ribs in a single layer in a casserole dish or 9×13" pan with high sides (there will be quite a bit of grease that is released so you don't want it to spill over the sides)
- Season the beef on the top and cover the top of the pan tightly with 2 sheets of aluminum foil.
- Bake for 4 hours. Transfer pieces with a metal spatula to a new sheet pan covered with foil in a single layer. Switch oven to broil low. Add a layer of bbq sauce to top of each short rib and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
