Short Ribs are a cut of meat taken from the brisket, the chuck, They consist of a small section of the rib bone, which is covered by meat that varies in thickness. There are two main types of cuts: "flanken", which is cut along the bone, and "English", which is cut parallel to the bone and leaves the bone up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length. Short ribs are popular in many international cuisines.

