The number of short ribs in a rack varies depending on the animal it comes from.
Rib Count Per Animal
The following table provides a breakdown of the typical number of ribs found in a rack for different animals:
| Animal | Ribs Per Rack | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 10-13 | A "cheater rack" has less than 10 ribs. |
| Beef | 9 | |
| Lamb | 7-8 |
- Pork Racks: A full pork rack typically contains 10 to 13 ribs. If a rack has less than 10 ribs, butchers sometimes call it a "cheater rack."
- Beef Racks: A full beef rack usually contains 9 ribs.
- Lamb Racks: A lamb rack commonly has 7 or 8 ribs.
Therefore, there is no single answer, the number of short ribs in a rack depends on the type of animal.
