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These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
On a whole prime rib roast, the rib cap is the outer ring around the eye. Increasingly butchers separate and sell it as a stand-alone premium cut.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Prime rib | Rib cap |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Prime rib | Rib cap |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Rib roast | Rib cap |
| 🇫🇷France | Côte de bœuf | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Costillar entero | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Rosbif de costilla | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Costela premium | Capa de filé |
| 🇮🇹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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