rib primal · China
In France, this cut is Plat de côtes.
About this cut
Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.
| rare | San fen shu | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | À point |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Entre à point et bien cuit |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Bien cuit |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“niu zai gu” in China maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In France, look for labels such as Plat de côtes. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.