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 ...

Prime rib is a cut of beef that comes from the cow’s primal rib, an area between the shoulder and the loin, and above the belly. Also known as standing rib roast, a full prime rib contains ...