What Is A Ribeye?

What Is a Ribeye Steak?

Ribeye, as the name suggests, comes from the rib section (ribs nine through eleven, to be exact) of the cow. Once cut, the rib bone remains attached (hence the name bone-in ribeye) bringing with it a good amount of fat from the ribs. This bone is then sometimes removed.

This center rib section of the animal where the ribeye cut comes from doesn’t see much activity during the animal’s life, resulting in the beautiful marbling and tender nature it’s known for. Ribeye might also be called Delmonico, Spencer, beauty steak, Scotch filet, or even prime rib, which is what you would have if, instead of slicing through the ribs individually, you left the whole bit together as one large roast.