Quote Originally Posted by Firebug2006 View Post
They sure are. "Prime rib" indicates that the bone-in rib loin (usually 5-7 ribs) is cooked whole. If you butcher the prime rib into slabs cutting between each rib bone, you get cowboy rib eyes. In the case of prime rib, "prime" does not indicate the grade of the beef. It can be Select, Choice or Prime grade.
exactly, most folks roast a prime rib in the oven. Like a standing rib roast like you see in holiday pics. Then slice and serve. Ribeye's are normally grilled hot and fast. The way they are cooked gives the meat different flavor sand texture. I like my prime rib roasted then sliced and grilled with a crawfish sauce on top.