Cooking a prime rib roast is straightforward, but you might run into some confusion at the butcher counter: Should you buy a prime rib roast, or a standing rib roast? Here’s everything you need ...
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.
That’s a cook's goal when preparing a standing beef rib roast, also known as prime rib, for the holidays. When cooked to perfection, your dinner guests will swoon over the finished roast.