If buying during the holidays, especially when it’s on sale, don’t be surprised if people line up early to buy. If you’re in an area with a few grocery stores, be sure to pay attention to the ads to see what kind of deal you can take advantage of. Prime rib will always be on sale during the holidays such as Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. While most grocery stores will stock them in the meat cooler if available, it doesn’t mean it will be there when you arrive. During some busy times of the year, especially during the holiday, you may find many meat markets without any prime rib available for purchase. If your butcher is able to accommodate this request, don’t be surprised if they charge more per pound.ĭepending on the time of year, always play it safe and call a local meat shop several days before you want your cut. These ribs will be a bit smaller and much leaner than on the chuck end. If using a butcher, see if you can get the first cut, which will be the cut closest to the ribs on the shortest end. Tips to know:Ī two rib prime rib, on average, can feed up to five people, while a three-rib prime rib can feed closer to seven. Typical packages at the local grocery store will range anywhere from 3 to 12 pounds. As for a boneless cut, recommends 16 ounces of uncooked roast per guest. A bone-in roast can have anywhere from three to seven ribs, and each rib, on average, can generate enough meat for two larger slices. Prime rib will either have the bone-in, which is often referred to as a bone-in rib roast or standing rib roast, or it won’t have the bone, a cut that’s either referred to as a boneless rib roast or ribeye roast. Most of your grocery stores will carry the Prime and Choice grade, but with any grade of meat, refer to the label to see the USDA grade. It was named so because one of the eight primal cuts in the steer, which, this one is from the ribs, received the name “prime rib.” Prime will be the highest grade, followed by Choice and then Select. To receive a Prime grade, the cut will be better-marbled since the extra fat will offer more flavor. Prime rib overviewĪ prime rib roast will come in a variety of grades, including Prime, Choice and Select, and just because it says it’s “Prime,” it doesn’t mean it’s a guaranteed Prime grade. These types of meals are generally already prepared, spiced and ready to be placed on the grill or in the oven.Īt Kansas City Steaks, for example, they offer a traditional rubbed prime rib for $160 for a five-pound roast. Prepared prime rib, on the other hand, can cost upwards of $25 to $35 per pound. Whole Foods is known to sells its prime rib for close to $20 to $25 per pound.Īt Costco, according to the Costco Insider, the cost of prime rib with the bone in retails for $14.99 per pound, while the seasoned USDA Choice prime rib retails for closer to $10.69 per pound. Sam’s Club, for example, has a seven-pound bone-in prime rib that retails for close to $120 or $17 per pound. This price can be much cheaper during the major holidays, usually around $4 to $8 per pound.
Slice the prime rib to the desired thickness and garnish with the arugula and olive oil.“ Prime Rib Roast” ( CC BY 2.0) by TheDeliciousLife How much does prime rib cost?Īt a local grocery store or a meat market, prime rib is usually going to cost anywhere from $7 to as much as $27+ per pound. Remove the roast from the oven and put it on a cutting board to rest, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Keep in mind that the roast will continue to cook while resting. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and cook until the meat is medium rare (an internal temperature of 125 degrees F to 130 degrees F), about 1 hour, 15 minutes, basting the roast every 30 minutes until it is done. Baste the beef with the fat drippings and return the pan to the oven.Ĭook for 30 minutes and then baste the roast again.
Put the smashed garlic in the bottom of the pan with the trimmings. Remove the pan from the oven, put the rosemary sprigs on top of the bones, then top with the prime rib. Roast the bones and trimmings for about 30 minutes, or until the fat starts to render. Scatter any fat and meat trimmings in the pan around the bones. Put the reserved ribs in a roasting pan bowed-side up (the ribs will be acting as the roasting rack). Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Liberally season the prime rib with the salt and some pepper and refrigerate overnight.Īn hour before cooking, remove the roast from the refrigerator to allow it to come to room temperature.