Grill-Roasted Beef Short Ribs

From America's Test Kitchen Season 13: Short Ribs and Chops Hit the Grill

Beef short ribs are a meaty cut that can require a lot of time and tending on the grill. We began our short ribs recipe with a simple spice rub and jump-started the process by giving the ribs a pit stop in the oven. In a foil-covered baking dish, the fat rendered off the ribs, and the tough, chewy collagen began to transform into moisture-retaining gelatin. Then we headed out to the grill to complete the cooking while lacquering on one of our flavorful glazes.

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With all their flavorful, well-marbled meat, short ribs seem perfect for the grill. The problem? Getting the texture just right—without having to constantly fiddle with the fire.