Wholesale Chuck Short Ribs in Chicago
Chuck short ribs are the rich, marbled, fall-apart cut that anchors braised short rib dishes, Korean-style BBQ, and smokehouse plates across Chicago. They are one of the most flavorful cuts on the animal — deep beefy richness with enough collagen and fat to braise down into something meltingly tender.
About this
cut
Chuck short ribs come from the chuck primal, specifically the rib section of the shoulder. They are meatier and more marbled than plate short ribs, with a higher ratio of meat to bone. That makes them ideal for braising, smoking, and grilling — they hold their shape when seared and break down into silky, gelatinous tenderness when cooked low and slow.
We cut chuck short ribs in several styles: English cut (bone-in, thick, meat-on-top), flanken cut (bone-in, thin, across the bones for Korean BBQ), and boneless. Your spec, your cut, every week.
Available specs & cuts
Why buy
from IMC
Short ribs are a cut where the cut itself matters as much as the meat. A clean English cut with even meat coverage, or a precise flanken cut with consistent thickness across the bone — that is what makes the dish work. Our Master Butchers cut every short rib to your exact spec, and our standing routes mean they arrive when your kitchen needs them.
Chicagoland
delivery
Standing routes across Chicago and the near suburbs, with will-call pickup at our West Grand dock. We deliver to restaurants, BBQ joints, and Korean BBQ spots throughout Chicagoland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between English cut and flanken cut short ribs?
English cut short ribs are cut parallel to the bone, leaving a thick piece of meat on top of a single bone — ideal for braising and smoking. Flanken cut is sliced across the bones into thin strips — the standard for Korean BBQ and galbi.
Do you sell boneless chuck short ribs?
Yes. Boneless chuck short ribs are a great option for portion-controlled braised dishes, tacos, and plated presentations where you do not want the bone. We cut them to your preferred portion weight.
Are chuck short ribs the same as plate short ribs?
No. Chuck short ribs come from the shoulder and are meatier with more marbling. Plate short ribs (the 123D) come from the plate primal and are larger with bigger bones. Both are excellent for braising and smoking — tell us which you prefer.
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