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Prime rib

Beef · Rib
RoastSmoke
Also called
🇬🇧Rib roast🇫🇷Côte de bœuf🇩🇪Hochrippe🇺🇸Ribeye↗🇪🇸Chuletón↗🇺🇸Tomahawk steak↗
Raw Prime rib — Beef Rib cut

Michael C. Berch, aka MCB at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons — Standing-rib-roast.jpg

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
🇫🇷FranceCôte de bœufIn France often served as a single large bone-in steak rather than a roast
🇩🇪GermanyHochrippe
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Classic recipe

Standing Prime Rib Roast3 hr 30 min

A whole bone-in rib roast is the grand centrepiece of American holiday cooking. The bones act as a natural rack and insu…

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Ultimate Prime Rib Kit from Grill Masters Club

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  • Salt, pepper and garlic rub
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Ultimate Prime Rib Kit

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