rib primal · United States
In Poland, this cut is żeberka.
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 | Rare | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | Medium | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Well done | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
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.
“back ribs” in United States maps to canonical back ribs (rib: Upper rib bones (dorsal side), removed from the ribeye). In Poland, look for labels such as żeberka. 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.