Prime rib is a popular special occasion showpiece, but it sure does come with a hefty price tag. If you’re looking to avoid supermarket sticker shock this holiday, I’ve got just the thing: a bone-in, center-cut pork rib roast.
Its cylindrical, uniform loin muscle and long bones make this cut so appealing for serving that some butchers call it the “pork equivalent of prime rib.” And when properly prepared and served with a posh accompaniment such as our Port Wine–Cherry Sauce, it can be truly impressive: moist; tender; and full of rich, meaty taste. All this—and for far less money than prime rib costs.