Standing Rib Roast

Friday, December 25, 2009 at 10:47 pm

Standing Rib Roast : – A full prime rib/standing rib roast is seven (7) ribs, close to 15 pounds, and enough to feed a crowd of 14 or more people (depending on how big of eaters they are). The term “standing” means the bones are included in the roast, thus the roast can stand by itself. A rib roast comprises of seven ribs starting from the shoulder (chuck) down the back to the loin.

For a generous serving of roast, figure on two people per rib. That means if you plan to serve:

*six (6) people – three (3) rib roast
*eight (8) people – four (4) rib roast
*ten (10) people – five (5) rib roast
*twelve (12) people – six (6) rib roast
*fourteen (14) people – seven (7) rib roast

Don’t even bother with less than a three-rib roast, any less than that is not a roast but rather a thick steak and would be better treated as such.
Standing Rib Roast
How To Purchase A Prime Rib Roast:

A whole rib roast (prime rib) consists of ribs 6 through 12. Most GOOD butchers recommend that you request a rib roast from the small end toward the back of the rib section, which is leaner and gives you more meat for your dollar. This cut is referred to as the first cut, the loin end, or sometimes the small end, because the meat and ribs get larger as they move up toward the shoulder.

I do NOT recommend purchasing a boneless rib roast, as roasting with the bones adds flavor. But, if you do purchase a boneless prime rib roast, cook using the same guidelines as a roast with ribs. Usually the weight is figured without the bones. If in doubt, weight your roast before cooking it.

Be sure and check the date the prime rib was packaged. This is an indicator as to how long it has been sitting around in the store. Look at the color of the prime rib; it should have a bright red color and no dry or brown edges. Check for any damage to the packaging and wrapping.

Standing Rib Roast

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