<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> A standing rib roast, also known as prime rib, is a cut of beef from the primal rib, one of the nine primal cuts of beef . While the entire rib section comprises ribs six through 12, a standing rib roast may contain anywhere from two to seven ribs . </P> <P> It is most often roasted "standing" on the rib bones so that the meat does not touch the pan . An alternative cut removes the top end of the ribs for easier carving . </P>

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