Short Ribs vs Pork Shoulder

A side-by-side guide to substituting Pork Shoulder for Short Ribs (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.85 lb of Pork Shoulder for every 1 lb of Short Ribs.

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Short Ribs

Base unit: lb

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Pork Shoulder

Conversion: Use 85% as much (0.85 lb per 1 lb)

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Notes: Milder pork flavor; leaner. Account for bone. Works beautifully braised or slow-cooked.

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When to use Pork Shoulder instead of Short Ribs

Milder pork flavor; leaner. Account for bone. Works beautifully braised or slow-cooked. The conversion is use 85% as much (0.85 lb per 1 lb).

Common questions

Can I substitute Pork Shoulder for Short Ribs?

Yes — Milder pork flavor; leaner. Account for bone. Works beautifully braised or slow-cooked. Ratio: Use 85% as much (0.85 lb per 1 lb).

What's the conversion ratio for Short Ribs to Pork Shoulder?

Use 85% as much (0.85 lb per 1 lb). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Short Ribs and Pork Shoulder interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Milder pork flavor; leaner..

Is Pork Shoulder a better substitute than other options for Short Ribs?

Pork Shoulder is one of the options SubSwap lists for Short Ribs. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Short Ribs substitutes.

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