This is a USDA Choice boneless beef ribeye half with the lip-on, sold by the pound and vacuum packaged for freshness. The "lip-on" refers to a thin layer of meat and fat left attached to the eye of the rib, which adds flavor during cooking and is often trimmed before slicing into steaks.

USDA Choice beef offers excellent quality with moderate marbling — less than Prime but still very tender, juicy, and flavorful. Choice ribeye is well-suited to dry-heat cooking methods such as grilling, broiling, pan-searing, and roasting. The ribeye half (half loin section) is a large primal cut typically weighing 8–12 lbs, making it ideal for portioning into individual ribeye steaks at home or for foodservice use.

Vacuum packaging extends shelf life, preserves moisture, and prevents freezer burn during storage. This cut is Kirkland Signature quality, sourced to Costco's standards for beef grading and consistency.