National Prime Rib Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Prime Ribs

On April 27, National Prime Rib Day, we will dine at our preferred steakhouse. Prime rib, also known as “standing rib roast,” is a tender, flavorful roast sliced from the rib section of the steer. It is one of eight prime cuts of beef. While it can be paired with potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables to create a “Sunday Roast,” prime rib can be cooked with a variety of unique flavours and recipes. It’s a celebration we can all get behind.

The background of National Prime Rib Day

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, prime rib was gaining popularity in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, though we cannot say for certain where and how it was first prepared. Prime rib is a cut of the cow’s ribcage, typically between the sixth and twelfth, and is regarded as one of the most traditional and flavorful cuts of beef.

In the late 1800s, households in the United Kingdom made prime rib the centrepiece of their “Sunday Roast.” This custom placed prime rib in the middle of the dinner table, although it was more commonly referred to as “standing rib roast” because it was cooked erect. Typically, Sunday Roast was served with mashed potatoes, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and vegetables. Today, this method of preparing prime rib is still regarded as one of the most traditional and is adored by meat consumers.

Some restaurants have made the iconic cut of meat their signature and are renowned for their mastery of preparing it. The House of Prime Rib in San Francisco, California, for instance, ages its corn-fed beef for three weeks prior to preparing it. Since 1887, Peter Luger in New York City has served exquisite prime rib, and Taylor’s Steakhouse in Los Angeles is also renowned for its prime rib. Even some national establishments, such as Lawry’s Prime Rib, have become renowned for their meat-cutting expertise!

There’s a good chance you’ve had prime rib at Christmas or during the holidays, on your birthday, or to celebrate an anniversary or other significant occasion. As one of the most succulent and tender portions of meat, prime rib remains a traditional holiday and special event dish, despite its high price and rarity. People have always enjoyed indulging in the flavorful dish, whether it be in the form of a Sunday Roast to bring the family together, a birthday celebration, or a Christmas feast that steals the show!

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5 FACTS ABOUT PRIME RIBS THAT WILL ASTOUND YOU

Prime rib roast is also known as “standing roast” due to the fact that it is broiled standing up.

A 6oz prime rib contains 42g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 36g fat, and a staggering 500 calories.

A significant portion of the tenderness, juiciness, and flavour that make this cut of meat so renowned are contributed by the generous amount of marbling fat present in the cut.

Standard prime rib is comprised of the sixth to twelfth ribcage of the cow.

Chefs will advise you to ask the butcher to leave the fat crown on the prime rib, as it contributes significantly to the meat’s flavour.

NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	April 27	Thursday
2024	April 27	Saturday
2025	April 27	Sunday
2026	April 27	Monday
2027	April 27	Tuesday