Can prime rib mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

rib primal · United States

prime rib

Q: What is prime rib in Argentina?

prime rib is the United States retail name for the prime rib, which sits on the rib primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Bife ancho con costilla.

Q: What is prime rib called in Argentina?

Look for Bife ancho con costilla—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 Argentina, this cut is Bife ancho con costilla.

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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 ArgentinaBife ancho con costilla

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How to order steak doneness

United States → Argentina

rare	Rare	→	Jugoso	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Cocido	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Bien cocido	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 United States maps to canonical prime rib (rib: Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye). In Argentina, look for labels such as Bife ancho con costilla. 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.