Third Cut

Meat

Third Cut

Third-cut prime rib is the chuck-end of the rib roast—more fat, more spinalis and complex muscle, sometimes slightly less tender in the eye but richer in flavour. Favoured by diners who want maximum beefiness and a generous cap. Roast carefully so exterior fat renders without drying the eye; rest generously. Carve so each plate gets some cap. Excellent for those who prefer flavour over the leanest possible slice.

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Characteristics

Preparations

Bone InCarvedRoasted

Traits

BeefyCap HeavyChuck End RibFlavour ForwardRichRicher Fat

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 188

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.1 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.89 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.02 g
  • Cholesterol 71.7 mg
  • Sodium 59.3 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23 g
  • Water 61.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Third Cut of Beef: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

Grading systems

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United States

USDA

History

US

Some steakhouses preferred chuck-end ribs for richer prime-rib plates.

US

Retail labels began distinguishing end cuts for informed holiday buyers.

BBQ and roast enthusiasts debated first versus third cut online.

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