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Default How to cook "Flanken" Cross-Cut Ribs

Steve Wertz wrote:

> I bought some 1/2" cross cut english-style ribs. Also known as
> cross-cut flanken ribs or korean cut ribs. I wouldn't have
> bought them except that they were cheap, and if I bought a pack
> for $3.50, I got almost $9 worth of other stuff for free (HEB
> Meal Deal).
>
> I won't be able to use a grill or smoker tonight. How would you
> cook these? I was figuring I'd just put them in the oven on a
> rack and cover lightly with foil, and cook low for a couple hours
> until they get pretty tender, then use them in some sort of
> tacos. I'm open to other suggestions, though.
>
> These are pre-seasoned (but not brined) with some sort of mildly
> spicy rub.
>
> -sw


I wouldn't bake them. Brown and braise them, like a
lamb shanks.

Brown them in olive oil, remove from pot. Sweat some
mirapoix. Add back meat. Add red wine, stock and bouquet
garni. Simmer until tender.

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Reg