Prime rib prep question??

[trophyhunt]

Normally we buy a prime rib that is prepped and has the bones cut then tied back on. Just picked up a 20 lb rib from Safeway for 4.77 a pound but it’s not prepped, do I need to cut the ribs off and trim fat or can I just cook as is? 

[CAMPMEAT]

The ribs and fat give it flavor. If there is a ton of fat on it, trim some, but not all of it. Fat side up.

[JimmyHoffa]

you can cook it as is.  If you French/truss/trim, it just makes it showy and easier to carve.

[trophyhunt]

Ok, sounds good.  Thanks

[Jason]

I like to cut the ribs off then tie them back on.

[gaddy]

I season, pack with salt and cook. Trim the ribs after cooking for those that want them. I personally don't have a problem gnawing on a bone after eating a fine slab of prime rib meat. If you don't have a ton of people, the rib bones are a great indicator of how to portion your steaks.

[Timberstalker]

Good grief, not to threadjack but $4.77/lb is a killer deal.
And like has been said, trim a little but definitely leave the ribs on.

[wheels]

leave as is can trim fat after cook

[trophyhunt]

Good grief, not to threadjack but $4.77/lb is a killer deal.
And like has been said, trim a little but definitely leave the ribs on.

yeah, 4.77!!! That what sold me!

[DoubleJ]

Good grief, not to threadjack but $4.77/lb is a killer deal.
And like has been said, trim a little but definitely leave the ribs on.

yeah, 4.77!!! That what sold me!

How large are they?  Cash and Carry is more expensive but their roasts come in about 15lbs.  What size are Safeway's?

[trophyhunt]

Good grief, not to threadjack but $4.77/lb is a killer deal.
And like has been said, trim a little but definitely leave the ribs on.

yeah, 4.77!!! That what sold me!

How large are they?  Cash and Carry is more expensive but their roasts come in about 15lbs.  What size are Safeway's?

we got a 17 lb’r, not sure how much bigger they have.

[bear hunter]

Good grief, not to threadjack but $4.77/lb is a killer deal.
And like has been said, trim a little but definitely leave the ribs on.

yeah, 4.77!!! That what sold me!

How large are they?  Cash and Carry is more expensive but their roasts come in about 15lbs.  What size are Safeway's?

I just picked one up there it was
 24.6 lbs

[slavenoid]

Bone in for sure! Great flavor and insurance. You can easily remove after cooking. I only do prime rib if I have have a few days to age it. Aging it packs more flavor in every bite.

[trophyhunt]

Bone in for sure! Great flavor and insurance. You can easily remove after cooking. I only do prime rib if I have have a few days to age it. Aging it packs more flavor in every bite.

how do you age it?  We have to freeze it to make it last till Christmas

[ipkus]

Then you are aging it, just at the wrong temperature!