On 12/12/2015 10:01 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> jmcquown > Wrote in message:
>> I got into an argument many years ago with a butcher at a meat market in
>> Memphis. I told the guy I wanted a standing rib roast, with bones. He
>> said no, you want boneless. No, I want bones. No, you want boneless.
>> Dude, I'm the customer so stop arguing with me!
>>
>> Yes, I know I'm paying for the bones. I use the bones after roasting
>> and slicing the beast to make beef stock.
>>
>> I was at Publix on Thursday. They advertised standing rib roasts for
>> $8.99/lb. I haven't seen a price like that in a while. But all they
>> had were boneless roasts. <sigh>
>>
>> Which would you prefer? Bone in or boneless standing rib roast? Just
>> curious.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> At that price? Bone in. I hope you grabbed it even if it was boneless. We're not having a roast for Christmas dinner as a family this year. Due to step kids and multiple families we're doing brunch as a family this year. First time ever.
>
Actually no, I didn't grab it. When I buy a standing rib roast I
definitely want the bones. I'll call Publix this week and inquire
whether or not they have any bone in in the back and at what price.

Jill