Grill-Roasted Beef Short Ribs

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2012, America's Test Kitchen TV

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.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 4 to 4½ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

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...

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