Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:38:06 -0800, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
>
>> Well there goes the 'prime ribbing' in my original post. How about the
>> 'select ribbing'? I generally buy 'select' anyway.
>
> It's still a prime rib even if it's USDA Select. As long as it
> comes from ribs 7-12, it's a prime rib.
>
> I'd be worried that's it's even lower than USDA Select. It could
> just be a loss leader for them. Rib roasts are pretty popular
> and cheap around the holidays.
>
> -sw

It is only prime rib if the meat is graded "prime"..otherwise it is a
standing rib roast.