Jacob's Ladder Beef Ribs 800g

Jacob’s Ladder Beef Ribs – Rich, Tender & Full of Flavour
Jacob’s Ladder Beef Ribs are short sections cut from the bones that extend from the classic fore-rib of beef, left bone-in to enhance their deep, robust flavour. These ribs boast rich, succulent meat laced with high-quality fat, ensuring exceptional tenderness and a melt-in-the-mouth texture when slow-cooked. Perfect for braising, roasting, or smoking, they are a favourite for creating indulgent, fall-apart dishes packed with bold beefy flavour.

Expert Insight – Jorge Thomas, Swaledale’s Founder
"Jacob's Ladder, cut from the short rib plate of the beast, often has the top muscle and fat removed. At Swaledale, we leave the upper muscle on – in part due to the dimensions of our smaller breeds of native cattle.

I've smoked them with great success. Some of the top smoking restaurants we supply advocate wrapping the beef in greaseproof paper once an initial ‘bark’ has formed, whether for short ribs or brisket. While it may seem counterintuitive, as it creates a barrier to the smoke, the bark takes time to develop, and this method ensures a much more moist, tender result."

Alternatively, try slow-roasting Jacob’s Ladder Beef Ribs with bold Mexican flavours. Dry rub the ribs the night before with ancho chilli powder, cumin seeds, a touch of brown sugar, and dried oregano. Then, add star anise, chipotle chillies, and a little homemade beef stock to the tray, covering with a lid and roasting for 3–4 hours. Reduce the cooking liquid, shred the meat from the bones, and mix it back in for the ultimate taco filling - served with a sharp, coriander-heavy salsa.

⭐⭐ great taste® 2022 Judges' Comments
"Looks absolutely gorgeous, a feast for the eyes, great amount of fat. Great to have the bones, giving it a 'Desperate Dan' look about it, but also adding flavour. Delicious full bodied aroma. Great beefy flavour, fat melts in the mouth, very moist. A lot of care has been put into producing this beef. Amazing quality. Lots of great flavours coming through.

Spectacular looking cut of beef that has been neatly butchered and shows a good ratio of meat to fat to bone. The meat caramelises well and gives off a rich enticing meaty aroma. The fat has an excellent golden yellow colour and brings plenty of sweet meadow flavour. The beef is rich in flavour has a slight sweetness and leaves the mouth feeling truly satisfied.

What a seriously impressive looking piece of meat. As we carve it, the juices are flowing out of it and the aromas of beef make our mouths water, the cross-section with meat and fat layers looks so impressive. On tasting, the texture of the meat is excellent and the fat melts in the mouth. The flavours are clean and buttery, with a long pleasantly beefy finish."