Beef Ribs

We just took an animal to the butcher and i'm not sure how to get the ribs cut like say 5'' strips or 3'' strips or other ways of doing this . And also feel free to post up some of your favorite recipes for Beef ribs .
I would go with the 3 inch strips. Once I got them back from the butcher I would cut them to the number of ribs I want in each strip. I know there is no need to remind you but with beef ribs low and slow or lower and slower is best when cooking.

Jack