By Sam Sifton Sam Sifton’s prime rib roast.Credit...Romulo Yanes for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Vivian Lui. Good morning. If you’re making a prime rib roast (above) for the holidays ...
It sounds intimidating, but we have a perfect recipe with secret tricks like butter and smoked paprika. Prime rib, aka standing rib roast, is a top-tier cut from the rib section of a cow.
Everything to Know About Buying and Cooking Perfect Prime Rib They both come from the beef rib primal The terms “prime rib roast” and “standing rib roast” are often used interchangeably.
Also known as standing rib roast, a full prime rib contains seven bones and typically weighs up to 16 pounds. Grocery stores and butcher shops often sell it in two-, three-, or four-rib steaks.