Prime rib

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The standing rib roast is a large, bone-in roast taken from the same section as the ribeye steak, comprising up to 7 rib bones. It is prized for its dramatic presentation, deep marbling, and rich flavor. Slow-roasted to develop a crust and then rested, it is considered one of the finest roasting cuts available.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
🇺🇸United StatesPrime ribprimaryOften referred to as prime rib regardless of USDA grade
🇬🇧United KingdomRib roast
🇲🇽MexicoRosbif de costilla
🇦🇷ArgentinaCostillar
🇫🇷FranceCôte de bœufIn France often served as a single large bone-in steak rather than a roast
🇪🇸SpainChuletónIn Spain typically served as a thick bone-in steak
🇧🇷BrazilCostela premium

Similar cuts

Ribeyeclose

The same muscle — the prime rib is the bone-in roast while the ribeye is the boneless steak cut from the same section; roasting on the bone imparts additional flavour.

Tomahawk steakapproximate

Both are bone-in cuts from the rib primal; prime rib is a roast while the tomahawk is a thick individual steak