rib primal · Poland
In Spain, this cut is back ribs.
About this cut
The curved rib bones left after the ribeye is removed. Less meaty than short ribs but tender and flavorful. Popular in American BBQ (baby back ribs are pork; beef back ribs are larger).
| rare | Krwisty | → | Poco hecho |
| medium rare | Średnio krwisty | → | Al punto |
| medium | Średnio wysmażony | → | En su punto |
| well done | Dobrze wysmażony | → | Muy hecho |
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.
“żeberka” in Poland maps to canonical back ribs (rib: Upper rib bones (dorsal side), removed from the ribeye). In Spain, look for labels such as back ribs. The curved rib bones left after the ribeye is removed. Less meaty than short ribs but tender and flavorful. Popular in American BBQ (baby back ribs are pork; beef back ribs are larger).
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.