Interesting. I initially assumed the problem was technique (or lack thereof) but I couldn't explain how cooking technique could explain what I was seeing. The beef ribs I cooked were nothing but fat with occasional bits of very tasty (but salty) meat.

Sounds like overcooking is something to watch out for with beef ribs ?

It might be worth finding out where your father in law buys his meat.

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