Can prime rib mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

rib primal · Canada

prime rib

Q: What is prime rib in New Zealand?

prime rib is the Canada retail name for the prime rib, which sits on the rib primal. In New Zealand, the same cut is most often labeled ribeye on the bone.

Q: What is prime rib called in New Zealand?

Look for ribeye on the bone—mapped to Prime Rib (prime rib).

Q: What primal is prime rib from?

Prime Rib is on the rib primal (Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye).

In New Zealand, this cut is ribeye on the bone.

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Fig. 1 · Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye · rib primal

About this cut

A bone-in rib roast consisting of the ribeye with the bone, cap (spinalis), and fat layer intact. Premium roasting cut — the classic holiday centerpiece. 'Prime' refers to the cut, not necessarily the USDA grade.

Primalrib

LocationRibs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye

In New Zealandribeye on the bone

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How to order steak doneness

Canada → New Zealand

rare	Rare	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Well done	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“prime rib” in Canada maps to canonical prime rib (rib: Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye). In New Zealand, look for labels such as ribeye on the bone. A bone-in rib roast consisting of the ribeye with the bone, cap (spinalis), and fat layer intact. Premium roasting cut — the classic holiday centerpiece. 'Prime' refers to the cut, not necessarily the USDA grade.