Where to get a large bone-in prime rib?
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Anonymous
| I feel ridiculous asking this, but it's something I have never noticed at the regular grocery stores. I need a REALLY big one, to feed about 20 or so. I'm in the Bethesda/Rockville area, if that helps. |
Anonymous
| Costco might have them that big. |
Anonymous
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Harris Teeter will order them for you- and then you have it reserved. I did this 2 Christmas's ago. I'm guessing other grocery stores will do this as well.
Note-- depending on what else you are having you may not need as much Prime Rib as you think. I had about 20 people and we had TONS leftover. I used a prime rib quantity buying guide that I think was really based on only eating meat, and maybe one side. For Christmas we probably had 7-8 sides. |
Anonymous
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Try Wagshalls in DC. Call them and they'll probably have it for you. They're not cheap, but the quality of their meat is awesome.
Or, Wegmans. |
Anonymous
OP here- what size do you think I would need? I think 15 adults/teens and 6 younger kids. Doubt the younger ones will eat much, if any. |
Anonymous
| If bone in, around 3/4 lb per person, or two people per rib, is standard. You could probably buy smaller if you're confident the little kids won't eat much. |
Anonymous
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We've bought our ribeye roasts (which is what a prime rib is) from Whole Foods and they have been amazing. I think they will remove the ribs for you, and then tie then on. That way you get the yummy taste of cooking on the bone, but it is a lot easier to carve. Joy of Cooking high heat method is a great recipe to follow.
My mom usually gets a 4 rib roast for 6-8 people with apps, salad, roasted potatoes, yorkshire pudding, brussels sprouts, and dessert. We are hearty eaters with at least half having seconds, and we still have leftovers every year. |
Anonymous
| Hallah on Rockville Pike |
Anonymous
| Costco does have them that big. We had one last week that served 25 hungry adults. |