There’s a cultural whisper that prime rib is only for holidays. Nonsense. While it’s true that a standing rib roast dominates Christmas tables in classic Dickensian fashion, you can find it carved on a Tuesday. The tradition likely stuck because it’s expensive and requires a bit of kitchen courage to cook perfectly.
Smoked Prime Rib on the Traeger | GrillGirl
Think of Mad Men dinners or old-school country clubs—prime rib was a sign you’d “made it.” Today, it’s still a flex, but one you can pull off at home with a thermometer and some patience. You don’t need a silver cart; just a good pan and a willing butcher.
