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These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Overlapping naming usage — "costillar" can also refer in Argentine usage to the loin-end rib roast (anatomically Prime rib). The dominant retail meaning is the asado plate-rib slab; Prime rib is anatomically the dorsal-rib roasting joint.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Costillar | Prime rib |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | — | Prime rib |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | — | Rib roast |
| 🇫🇷France | — | Côte de bœuf |
| 🇪🇸Spain | — | Costillar entero |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Costillar | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | — | Rosbif de costilla |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | — | Costela premium |
| 🇮🇹Italy | — | Costata di manzo intera |
| 🇩🇪Germany | — | Hochrippe (Prime Rib) |
$$ · roasts, smokers, and long cooks
Monitoring large cuts where opening the smoker or oven would cost heat.
ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer
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