Beef plate ribs - Advice please...

[JC in GB]

"4 slabs at 2.5lbs each"
Do you mean 4 individual cut ribs, or 4 racks?
Racks of Plates are typically 3 bones, sometimes 2 bones.
3 bone racks average 5-7lbs.
Plate's bones are flat in cross section.

So I'm curious what you have.

I prefer to cook mine at 275°-300°, with no wrap.
They are usually tender and well rendered at 205° -210°.
A full rack typically takes approximately 5.5 - 7 hours.

Beef Chuck ribs are a little different.

Description says beef plate short ribs.

 

[Bearcarver]

Beef Ribs are my favorite:
Here's some Step by Steps on Dino Ribs:

Regular amount of Meat:
Prime Rib "Dino" Ribs

Extra Meat:
Beef "Dino" Ribs (From My Last Prime Rib Score)

A whole lot of Extra Meat:
Smoked Beef Prime Rib Dinos (With Extra Meat)


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