Plan to practice my 1st choice prime rib roast this weekend in anticipation of Xmas. If I use Stuarts method, is bone-in or boneless preferable. I read that Stuart removed the bones, and then retied them. Is this the preferred method? I appreciate any and all responses.

Thank you.

Nah, I just leave the bones attached. Less work.

If I ever got them off,I'd never figure how to get them back on.

hee that's a good one.

If you're forkin' out the dough for prime beef, your butcher will be more than happy to remove the bones then tie them back on for you. That having been said, I never have them removed, it's too easy to do after the rib is done.

I wouldn't bother to remove them, they don't really even get in the way when carving the roast. I have one in the freezer that I am going to do for Christmas with Cherry wood.

I NEVER bought prime rib. How expnsive is it?

Float a loan and enjoy.

Just added "Prime Rib 101" in the open forum, but it's only a draft.

Hook is right.

I usually get it for $7 to $9 a pound.

Also, just because it says "prime" doesn't mean it's prime grade. Most of the Prime I buy is actually choice grade.

So, what does Prime Prime rib cost.

Found one place on the internet, hold on to your wallets, this is for the prime stuff, uncooked of course:

• (3 lbs.) Natural Prime Boneless Rib Roast - $107.98
  
• (5 lbs.) Natural Prime Boneless Rib Roast - $179.98
  
• (8 lbs.) Natural Prime Boneless Rib Roast - $287.98
  
• (11 lbs.) Natural Prime Boneless Rib - $395.98
  
• (4 lbs.) Natural Prime Bone-In Rib Roast - $127.98
  
• (7 lbs.) Natural Prime Bone-In Rib Roast - $223.98
  
• (10 lbs.) Natural Prime Bone-In Rib Roast - $319.98
  
• (14 lbs.) Natural Prime Bone-In Rib - $447.98
  
• (4 lbs.) Natural Prime Boned & Tied Rib Roast - $131.98
  
• (7 lbs.) Natural Prime Boned & Tied Rib Roast - $230.98
  
• (10 lbs.) Natural Prime Boned & Tied Rib Roast - $329.98
  
• (14 lbs.) Natural Prime Boned & Tied Rib - $461.98
  

Ouch - What would the reason be for boning and then retying? So you don't have to do it before serving? thx

That is exactly right, LA.

I always buy my standing rib roasts at Costco. They only carry the bone-in roasts November thru approx. April. They are USDA Choice grade and run between $5.59 to $5.99 per pound. Good price and have never been disappointed with the quality.

We have a butcher shop about a mile from our house that sells only prime beef. Every now and again we decide to forgo going to a restaurant and blow the money instead on either a three bone prime rib or a porterhouse. Prime rib will cost about $15 per pound. Porterhouse will sell for about $20 per pound. The difference between choice and prime however is unbelievable and is definitely worth it for an occasional treat.

we have what I have heard from my Richer friends, is a good butcher shop nearby.I haven't been brave enough to go in yet.That would nice to do for New Years.
I have never had dry aged beef although I have read it si something really special. I guess I am afraid I will spend all this money on some and then not like the flavor.

OK. For practice this Sunday while my Colt's go for 14, I picked up a "choice" grade rib roast (small, 2 bones, 4.5lbs). I'll take notes and pictures. btw, on sale at Ralphs grocery for $4.99lb, $4.50 off the supposed regular price. Will keep you "posted"..........