rib primal · New Zealand
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 | Rare | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | À point |
| medium | Medium | → | Entre à point et bien cuit |
| well done | Well done | → | 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.
“spare ribs nz” in New Zealand 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.