
For the ideal ratio of browned, smoky exterior and rosy-red flesh, ask your butcher for the thickest short ribs he's got.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Season ribs generously with kosher salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking dish with onion, orange juice, lime juice, oil, and 1/2 cup chopped parsley; toss to coat.
Step 2
Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Step 3
Let ribs sit at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.
Step 4
Prepare grill for 2-zone heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on 1 side of grill; for a gas grill, leave 1 or 2 burners off).
Step 5
Remove ribs from marinade, scraping off excess, and grill over direct heat, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides, 15–20 minutes.
Step 6
Move ribs to indirect heat and grill, bone side down, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130° for medium-rare, 5–10 minutes (cooking past this point will yield tough meat). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
Step 7
Cut meat from bone and slice thinly against the grain (this step is key for pleasantly chewy bites); season with sea salt and pepper. Serve topped with lemon zest and parsley leaves.
Step 8
Do ahead: Ribs can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.