Steve Wertz > wrote in
:
> On 4 Jul 2004 12:55:13 -0700, (janos
> petrik) wrote:
>
>>Prime refers to the USDA grade, not the individual cut.
>
> Not in the case of Prime rib. The USDA has been consulted on this
> and it's perfectly acceptable to call a select grade rib roast a
> prime rib roast.
>
> You're wrong. Accept it.
>
> -sw
>
Knowing this, I always ask the butcher what grade the meat is. I just like
to be sure since it can sometimes influence cooking method and time. The
shops where I usually buy using the labeling "rib roast" in the case.
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Wayne in Phoenix
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