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Prime Rib Roasts

                 

What is a Prime Rib Roast?

A prime rib roast, also known as a standing rib roast, is a cut of beef from the primal rib section, specifically ribs six through twelve. This cut is renowned for its tenderness and rich flavor, attributed to substantial marbling—the intramuscular fat that enhances juiciness and taste. The term "prime" in its name refers to the cut itself and does not necessarily indicate the USDA prime grade; prime rib can be found in various quality grades.

Prime rib, like many other beef cuts, can be prepared either boneless or bone-in. Bone in Prime Rib Roasts are favored for the additional flavor imparted by the roasting bones. The bones also act as a natural roasting rack, allowing heat to circulate and cook the meat uniformly. This cut is often reserved for special occasions due to its size and cost, making it a popular choice for holiday meals and celebrations.

Prime Rib Cooking Tips & Recipes

Whether you're a professional or beginner in the kitchen, we want to make sure you feel confident in your ability to produce a successful roast! When you buy a prime rib online, we'll include a Kansas City Steaks Experience Guide which will give you the right directions, tips, and steps to ensure your Prime Rib comes out of the oven perfect every time!

Prime Rib Roast

How To Roast Prime Rib

Master the art of roasting prime rib with our comprehensive guide, offering step-by-step instructions to achieve a tender and flavorful centerpiece for your meal.

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Bone-in Prime Rib Roast

How To Roast Bone-In Prime Rib

Elevate your culinary skills by learning how to roast a bone-in prime rib, ensuring enhanced flavor and juiciness in every bite.

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Center Cut Prime Rib

Prime Rib Roast Recipes

See our curated collection of prime rib roast recipes, featuring diverse flavors and techniques to suit any occasion.

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Prime Rib FAQs

Our Prime Rib Roasts are sold individually vacuum-sealed in heat-stable packaging. This makes it easy for you to thaw in the refrigerator or keep frozen. The heat-stable packaging we use is sous-vide-ready, allowing you to easily add the vacuum-sealed roast to your sous vide water bath for cooking if that is your cooking method of choice.
  • Average serving size: 8 oz per person. Petite serving size: 6 oz per person.
  • Each 3.5-4 lb Roast serves 6–8
  • Each 4.5-5 lb Roast serves 8–10
  • Each 5.5-6 lb Roast serves 10–12
Prime Rib Roast is best when cooked for a long time at a lower temperature. Rib Roasts contain a decent amount of fat which is one of the reasons why they are so well-marbled and have an amazing beefy-rich flavor. When cooking Prime Rib for a long time at a low temperature it allows the fat to render down as it cooks, which keeps the roast tender and juicy! If you plan to grill your roast or cook it in the oven, it should take 1–3 hours depending on the size. Other cooking methods like sous vide, smoking and using a slow cooker will take longer depending on the method, but are sure to provide the tenderness and exceptional flavor you desire.
"USDA Prime" is a beef quality grade (beef is evaluated by highly skilled USDA Meat Graders to determine what quality grade it is). Although Prime Rib Roast includes “prime” in its name, it does not mean that it is USDA Prime grade. Always look for labeling to confirm that you're purchasing a USDA Prime-Grade Prime Rib.
There is no difference! The Prime Rib Roast is also known as a Standing Rib Roast, Ribeye Roast or Rib Roast.
When you order Prime Rib online by 3:00 pm CT Wednesday and have your roast the same week via Standard Delivery. You can also schedule your mail-order Prime Rib Roast delivery to arrive on a specific date when you choose Premium Delivery Service. Both options are available during checkout.
Prime Rib Roasts are available to order for the holidays now! To beat the rush, order your Prime Rib Roast today and store it in the freezer for up to 6–12 months (plan to thaw in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours before your holiday meal). You can also order your Prime Rib Roasts by 12 noon CT on 12/19/2022 for Christmas delivery.