Dino Beef Ribs - approx 5lb (Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished)

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Oversized Dino Beef Ribs from Veteran’s Liberty Ranch. These substantial, meaty ribs weigh approximately five pounds per package and come from fully grass-fed, grass-finished cattl e raised on native grasses. They are made for low-and-slow cooking, smoky weekends, and the kind of meal people talk about afterward. Sourcing & Practices Veteran’s Liberty Ranch raises its beef entirely on native grasses. Their cattle are fully grass-fed and grass-finished, never switched to grain at the end, and are raised without added hormones or antibiotics. The cattle graze across several thousand acres using regenerative, rotational grazing practices designed to support healthy animals, strong forage, and responsible care of the land. What to Expect Often called “dino ribs” because of their impressive size, these beef ribs offer plenty of meat, pronounced beef flavor, and the connective tissue that becomes tender and succulent with patient cooking. They are an excellent choice for smoking, slow roasting, or braising. Serve them Texas barbecue-style with a simple salt-and-pepper rub, or braise them with stock, red wine, onions, garlic, and herbs for a rich cold-weather meal. How to Use Thaw completely in the refrigerator before cooking. Season generously, then smoke or cook over indirect heat at approximately 250–275°F until the meat is deeply browned and a probe slides into the thickest portion with very little resistance. Exact cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the ribs and your cooking method, so use tenderness—not the clock—as your final guide. Allow the ribs to rest before slicing between the bones and serving. For an indoor preparation, brown the ribs first, add braising liquid, cover tightly, and cook slowly in the oven until fork-tender. About the Ranch Veteran’s Liberty Ranch is run by Michelle Smith in Rhome and Julie Green in Liberty Hill. Their ranching partnership is rooted in feeding local communities the way they feed their own families, while raising healthy animals and caring thoughtfully for the land beneath them. Learn more about Veteran’s Liberty Ranch on our Partner page. Quick Details Raised by: Veteran’s Liberty RanchCut: Oversized, meaty beef ribsFeeding practices: Fully grass-fed and grass-finishedRanching practices: Raised on native grasses and regeneratively rotationally grazedBest for: Smoking, barbecue, slow roasting, braising, and shareable family mealsStorage: Keep frozen. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before cooking.Cooking note: Cook slowly until deeply tender. Whole beef cuts have a safe minimum internal temperature of 145°F with at least a three-minute rest, although ribs are generally cooked well beyond that point to become tender. Show more