Pork Short Ribs

KUROBUTA PORK

SRF Kurobuta pork short ribs are meaty, juicy and extremely flavorful. These ribs are great for oven roasting, slow cooking and smoking. Average weight is 2 lbs.

Heritage Breed

Family Farm Raised

SRF Kurobuta Pork

SRF Kurobuta pork bone-in short ribs are 100% Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork raised on small family farms and slow fed a special diet without added hormones. Each 3-bone short rib is hand-cut, hand-trimmed and weighs in about a pound. Each package comes with two meaty and delicious ribs. You can prepare these any number of ways. They're the perfect star for any rib recipe. We’ve had great results using the barbecue, smoker, slow cooker or braising on the stove top.

Average weight: 2 lbs. Each package contains 2 short ribs.

Kurobuta pork short ribs are a unique cut that can be prepared using a variety of methods. 

Oven: Season ribs, wrap in foil and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours at 350°F or until the internal temp is about 195°F. You can add 1/2 cup of apple juice or chicken stock to the sealed foil pouch to help braise the meat. You can also try this recipe for Kurobuta Short Ribs with Guava BBQ Sauce.

Slow cooker: Place ribs and 1 cup liquid in a slow cooker and cook for 4.5 to 5 hours. Try this recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Short Ribs with Green Apple and Toasted Pecan Slaw.

Smoker: Smoke at 250°F to 275°F until the ribs hit 165°F. Turn smoker to 300°F. Wrap ribs in foil and cook for another 3 to 4 hours until internal temp is 185°F to 190°F and the meat easily pulls from the bone. 

Details

SRF Kurobuta pork bone-in short ribs are 100% Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork raised on small family farms and slow fed a special diet without added hormones. Each 3-bone short rib is hand-cut, hand-trimmed and weighs in about a pound. Each package comes with two meaty and delicious ribs. You can prepare these any number of ways. They're the perfect star for any rib recipe. We’ve had great results using the barbecue, smoker, slow cooker or braising on the stove top.

Average weight: 2 lbs. Each package contains 2 short ribs.

Cooking Tips

Kurobuta pork short ribs are a unique cut that can be prepared using a variety of methods. 

Oven: Season ribs, wrap in foil and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours at 350°F or until the internal temp is about 195°F. You can add 1/2 cup of apple juice or chicken stock to the sealed foil pouch to help braise the meat. You can also try this recipe for Kurobuta Short Ribs with Guava BBQ Sauce.

Slow cooker: Place ribs and 1 cup liquid in a slow cooker and cook for 4.5 to 5 hours. Try this recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Short Ribs with Green Apple and Toasted Pecan Slaw.

Smoker: Smoke at 250°F to 275°F until the ribs hit 165°F. Turn smoker to 300°F. Wrap ribs in foil and cook for another 3 to 4 hours until internal temp is 185°F to 190°F and the meat easily pulls from the bone. 

What is Kurobuta Pork?

Kurobuta is a heritage breed with flavor superior to commodity pork. This premium pork is known as Berkshire in England and Kurobuta in Japan, where it is considered the culinary equivalent of Wagyu beef. Kurobuta contains abundant marbling for a heightened flavor profile and higher pH which creates a deep pink color and an increased moisture content. The result is pork with robust juicy flavor, tender texture and a hint of natural sweetness.

FAQ

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What is Kurobuta pork?

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed kept pure for hundreds of years. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms in the American Midwest without hormones using a natural, slow feed process.

How does Snake River Farms package and ship their pork products?

We ship our Kurobuta pork products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 business days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping here.

How long will my SRF Kurobuta pork last and how should it be stored?

For optimal quality, you can store your SRF Kurobuta pork in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40°F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.741036 / 5 from 251 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These pork short ribs are highly praised for their excellent flavor, tenderness, and satisfaction among customers. While opinions vary on the fat content, the overall quality and taste make them a popular choice for various cooking methods.

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Rib Quality (37%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the pork short ribs, stating that they were the best they've ever tasted.
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Review highlights

"Great flavor and texture, will purchase again." — Oscar A.
"Cooked at 250 in SMOKIN-IT #3 with Cherry and PEACH chunks then wrapped in foil with a sweet and spicy rub... MMM" — Gilbert
"Great sweet Berkshire taste, very meaty." — Anonymous

Reviews

Meh! Wasn’t bad but wasn’t

"Meh! Wasn’t bad but wasn’t great either. Tougher than expected. Wasn’t better than local grocery store."

— Edward H. (3/5)

Some of the best pork

"Some of the best pork I’ve ever had"

— john a. (5/5)

Great size duo gems! Impressive

"Great size duo gems! Impressive flavor . Definitely one of my favorites that SRF offers."

— Arturo V. (5/5)

Wonderful meats… delicious. I have

"Wonderful meats… delicious. I have ordered from many other ranches. Your company has been our favorite. Will continue to subscribe. Thank you!!"

— Lauren T. (5/5)

These are fantastic! Meaty, juicy,

"These are fantastic! Meaty, juicy, tender and delicious. Very rich pork flavor. Can’t go wrong with these."

— Mary C. (5/5)

Toug and too fat

"Toug and too fat"

— Glenda P. (3/5)

Excellent flavor!

"Excellent flavor!"

— pamela b. (5/5)

Got this for stew and

"Got this for stew and it worked out perfectly."

— Susan H. (5/5)

These short ribs were nothing

"These short ribs were nothing short of perfection!! Rubbed, smoked, seared on the grill with a glaze. Used leftovers for amazing quesadillas. Have ordered twice and will order again."

— Kathleen F. (5/5)

One of my favorite cuts

"One of my favorite cuts in the Kurobuta collection. They are thicker than most pork short ribs and if cooked low and slow, they come out of the smoker like miniature shoulders, but take half the time. They take about 5 hours at 225°. Cook them the same as a shoulder. Absolutely fantastic!"

— Robert T. (5/5)