It has to be: An average 1,200-pound steer yields about 750 pounds of beef, and that's a whole lot of meat to cut into usable pieces. Some classification system is needed. Prime rib and rib roast ...

Cooking a prime rib roast is straightforward, but you might run into some confusion at the butcher counter: Should you buy a prime rib roast, or a standing rib roast? Here’s everything you need ...