The muscle between the ribs, built in thin alternating layers of fat and lean. On a grill it throws off more aroma than any other cut, because the fat drips into the fire and comes back up as smoke.
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Tenderness58
Marbling80
Umami88
Price64
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Grilling95
Braising50
Recommended cooking
High heatCrisp outside, soft inside
Fatty enough that it wants fierce heat and a short time. The flame doing the seasoning is the point of this cut.
How to pick it
Look for a cross-section where fat and lean stack in clear layers rather than one thick fat seam.
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Grading & naming
Outside skirt and short rib plate are different muscles — confirm before paying ribeye prices.
Nutrition · Per 100 g raw edible portion
300kcalCalories
16.8gProtein
26gFat
11gSaturated fat
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Temperatures are guidance for whole-muscle cuts. Ground meat and poultry need 71°C / 160°F throughout.