What does the "standing" mean in "standing ri

[momalla]

I have to ask this very novice cooking questions. When a recipe calls for a "standing" rib roast, what does the "standing" mean? Is that a certain cut (ie, shoulder, ect)

 

[pdswife]

I think... it means that it still has bones. But, I've been known to be wrong.

 

[momalla]

thank you

 

[Lifter]

Interesting question!

Maybe because you "stand" it on its ribs (ie fat side up) to roast it?

C'mon Bang and MiFW, answer this?!

Lifter

 

[Alix]

Yes to the standing it on the ribs.

 

[Audeo]

Yep, Alix!

The standing rib roast has the ribs still on it so that you can "stand" it on your roasting pan without a rack. Plus the bones add a bit more flavor, too. Comes from the same area and contains the same meat as a tenderloin, as I recall.