I got this for Christmas. I am pregnant. Can I leave it in the fridge until Christmas or am I forced to freeze and thaw?
by Apprehensive_Code178
47 Comments
WorryNot_634
Hyvee it’s 15.99/lb
ershanley
I wont be having that this xmas. 😔
Quick_Parsley_5505
I got mine at Publix yesterday for 9.99 per
stevekaw
I hope you know how to cook that right…
No-Jicama3012
Sell by date on this is 12/20. Would it still be okay to cook 5 days after that date?
Fast-Leader476
Freeze it to be safe.
potatochobit
wow this is new to me. I didnt know they cost that much.
miseeker
Beans and grains for us. We can afford meat, but we went on strike.
woodenmetalman
lol. Fucking $200 for an 8# rib roast 🤯
fts123456
Do not freeze. It will be fine
Gunmetal2187
Kroger has 6.99/lb full pack bone in ribeye right now but just this week. I get a couple each year and they last me most of the year
RabidPoodle69
Safeway has those in choice for $6.99
InternationalIdea606
Last month that was $16.99 per pound.
The_Mortal_Ban
Take it back. Blade tenderized is the worst thing to do for a meat that needs to be cooked to a rare/medium rare Edit: it’s also stupidly overpriced
Inevitable_Rough5051
Far from fresh by the 25th…
IWTLEverything
Raleys currently $8/lb.
Odd_Awareness1444
Absolutely no way I would pay that price. They can keep it.
Iron_Bones_1088
I love how the entire comment section here is mostly people trying to shame the OP or outright insult her. Damn Redditors are so f..king toxic. She asked a simple question people. OP…. Don’t freeze it. Just keep it in the coldest section of your refrigerator and ENJOY your prime rib when you cook it. Happy Holidays 🤩
Least-Ship-6967
Choice or prime or no grade…it all ends up in the toilet at some point. Merry Christmas.
MomoDodoBird
i found it cute when people do this for special occasions i approve
Suitable_Magazine372
I love Costco for most times of the years. For Thanksgiving and Xmas we go to local grocery stores. They always have great specials on turkey, beef, ham,…
Illustrious-Art-7465
This is 9.99/lb at publix right now, it is choice and not prime. As a disgruntled former employee I’ll be buying about 5 more on top of the 2 i got today. Also is it terrible to freeze it cause I already did
Lazy_Leather_561
I would freeze and thaw, too long until Christmas.
Opposing_Thumb_Dude
Congratulations on being pregnant!!! Next year you’ll be buying gifts – so cool.
The roast will be fine. Don’t freeze it. Keep it cold. Beef taste beefier when it ages a bit.
Merry Christmas!
totally_not_shane
I was debating making beef Wellingtons this year…but at that rate the fam is going to be getting tuna casserole 🤣
Jamestown123456789
Idk, i’m in Texas, can get subsidized butchered whole cows from Texas A&M for $350. For their Ag students to learn butchery on. Some people buy a full size deep freezer, throw some ice or dry ice in it and pick it, then unload at home and plug into garage receptacle.
CriticalNobody9478
Meijer has CAB Standing Rib roast for $11.99 and $2 off for Mperks members (free to join).
grumpvet87
if u have a food saver you can vacuum seal it it will last longer. this ie called wet brine and is how costco (and every other store) gets it (cryovac)
Accord-ing_25_Tim
You’re fine just leaving it in the fridge. A week is no big deal. Make a great Christmas meal and don’t think twice about it!
Sufficient-Cancel217
Return the roast to Costco. Tell them it smells bad. Buy a new roast on 12/23/25.
Useful_Anteater_7358
Omg. I now the prices were high but damned
TawakkulPeace
Outrageous
bmmeup100
We are so winning! I’m glad there isn’t any inflation.
Tasty_Bullfroglegs
Prime meat, it’s fine in the fridge. Don’t even worry about it and don’t listen to all the guys buying choice on sale in the comments.
Educational_Love_118
Gd. Take it out of the plastic wrap and dry age that sucker for a week. Let the air get to it in your fridge, on a steel or ceramic rack. It’ll be twice as good, cook quicker and be more tender. Dates are for fools. Seriously. Web search dry aging
blanketyx3
“Sell by” is not a “best by” date. A whole roast will keep for a loooong time. The concern for a pregnant person eating a rib roast comes more from undercooked (read: med. Rare and delicious) meat. Not sure what to tell you there. Consult with your doctor.
jana-meares
At COSTCO! Dang
b_alaqu_e
People need to look at buying half a cow, have local butcher it, and freezing it if youre paying that much
Professor-chaos626
Food Lion has them on sale for 7.99 a pound right now
Highestpope
Publix goes on sale for $9.99 a pound. Dunno if you have them in Seattle but I got two for the price of yours, chased the deal, in SC
47 Comments
Hyvee it’s 15.99/lb
I wont be having that this xmas. 😔
I got mine at Publix yesterday for 9.99 per
I hope you know how to cook that right…
Sell by date on this is 12/20.
Would it still be okay to cook 5 days after that date?
Freeze it to be safe.
wow this is new to me. I didnt know they cost that much.
Beans and grains for us. We can afford meat, but we went on strike.
lol. Fucking $200 for an 8# rib roast 🤯
Do not freeze. It will be fine
Kroger has 6.99/lb full pack bone in ribeye right now but just this week. I get a couple each year and they last me most of the year
Safeway has those in choice for $6.99
Last month that was $16.99 per pound.
Take it back. Blade tenderized is the worst thing to do for a meat that needs to be cooked to a rare/medium rare
Edit: it’s also stupidly overpriced
Far from fresh by the 25th…
Raleys currently $8/lb.
Absolutely no way I would pay that price. They can keep it.
I love how the entire comment section here is mostly people trying to shame the OP or outright insult her. Damn Redditors are so f..king toxic. She asked a simple question people.
OP…. Don’t freeze it. Just keep it in the coldest section of your refrigerator and ENJOY your prime rib when you cook it. Happy Holidays 🤩
Choice or prime or no grade…it all ends up in the toilet at some point. Merry Christmas.
i found it cute when people do this for special occasions i approve
I love Costco for most times of the years. For Thanksgiving and Xmas we go to local grocery stores. They always have great specials on turkey, beef, ham,…
This is 9.99/lb at publix right now, it is choice and not prime. As a disgruntled former employee I’ll be buying about 5 more on top of the 2 i got today. Also is it terrible to freeze it cause I already did
I would freeze and thaw, too long until Christmas.
Congratulations on being pregnant!!! Next year you’ll be buying gifts – so cool.
The roast will be fine. Don’t freeze it. Keep it cold. Beef taste beefier when it ages a bit.
Merry Christmas!
I was debating making beef Wellingtons this year…but at that rate the fam is going to be getting tuna casserole 🤣
Idk, i’m in Texas, can get subsidized butchered whole cows from Texas A&M for $350. For their Ag students to learn butchery on. Some people buy a full size deep freezer, throw some ice or dry ice in it and pick it, then unload at home and plug into garage receptacle.
Meijer has CAB Standing Rib roast for $11.99 and $2 off for Mperks members (free to join).
if u have a food saver you can vacuum seal it it will last longer. this ie called wet brine and is how costco (and every other store) gets it (cryovac)
You’re fine just leaving it in the fridge. A week is no big deal. Make a great Christmas meal and don’t think twice about it!
Return the roast to Costco. Tell them it smells bad.
Buy a new roast on 12/23/25.
Omg. I now the prices were high but damned
Outrageous
We are so winning! I’m glad there isn’t any inflation.
Prime meat, it’s fine in the fridge. Don’t even worry about it and don’t listen to all the guys buying choice on sale in the comments.
Gd. Take it out of the plastic wrap and dry age that sucker for a week. Let the air get to it in your fridge, on a steel or ceramic rack. It’ll be twice as good, cook quicker and be more tender. Dates are for fools.
Seriously. Web search dry aging
“Sell by” is not a “best by” date. A whole roast will keep for a loooong time. The concern for a pregnant person eating a rib roast comes more from undercooked (read: med. Rare and delicious) meat. Not sure what to tell you there. Consult with your doctor.
At COSTCO! Dang
People need to look at buying half a cow, have local butcher it, and freezing it if youre paying that much
Food Lion has them on sale for 7.99 a pound right now
Publix goes on sale for $9.99 a pound. Dunno if you have them in Seattle but I got two for the price of yours, chased the deal, in SC
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I am vac sealing a bunch of this….
A true prime
Prime rib
Yes it has to be prime to be a prime rib
Buy the whole ¼ cow or whatever meat dad calls it and see what all you can cut off that. It’s less than what this is and 4 times the meat
You will be fine to refrigerate it
I grew up in a Mexican community…. That showed me how overpriced Costco is with beef. Try a local carniceria…
The grinch set that price
We can all thank the tariffs and administration for the damage they’ve done. But hey, at least billionaires get more money!