The centre piece of roasting joints sometimes referred to as fore rib of beef because of the area on the forequarter it comes from cooking the rib of beef with the bone still intact helps with more even cooking it also helps to stop the joint from shrinking and makes for a slightly different subtle flavour personal choicer r if you want this rib of beef but would prefer it rolled and boned then why not try our other rib of beef please also take a look at our other beef roasting joints