What is Prime Rib?
“Prime Rib” is not a specific cut of beef but is actually a preparation method for a Beef Rib Roast. If you know the standard meat roasting method, you can make “Prime Rib” out of several types of Beef Rib Roasts. “Prime” rib does not refer to the grade of beef. Q: What is a “standing rib roast”? A: The rib section of the beef carcass contains seven rib bones. A Beef Rib Roast is one that contains two or more of the bones. A Beef Rib Eye Roast is the large center muscle with the bones removed. Most rib roasts today are sold boneless. A “standing” rib roast uses the bones to form a natural rack in the roasting pan. Q: How do I buy a rib roast? A: Rib roasts are usually sold as either small end (cut from near the loin section) or large end (cut from near the chuck section). Small end rib roasts are more tender, contain less fat an are usually priced higher than large end cuts. The large end contains an outer muscle called the rib cap or rib cover and another layer of fat. When purchasing
