A standing rib roast, also known as prime rib, is a cut of beef from the primal rib, one of the primal cuts of beef. While the entire rib section comprises ribs six through 12, a standing rib roast may contain anywhere from two to seven ribs.
Characteristics
A slice of standing rib roast will include portions of the so-called "eye" of the rib, as well as the outer, fat-marbled muscle (spinalis dorsi) known as the "cap." The traditional preparation for a standing rib roast is to rub the outside of the roast with salt and seasonings and slow-roast with dry heat. It also may be grilled or cooked sous vide. ==Gallery==
Gallery
Image:Standing-rib-roast.jpg|A USDA Choice two-bone standing rib roast Image:Côte de boeuf.jpg|A raw ribeye steak placed on a grill Image:MCB-prime-rib2.jpg|A slice of prime rib from a standing rib roast, topped (on the right side) with mushrooms ==See also==