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Shopping for a roast can be confusing because the very same cut of meat goes by several different names. Prime rib is the most for-workday-
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How Much Prime Rib to Buy?

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meeaatt ppeerr aadduulltt. A boneless roast will give you about two servings per pound, and a
bone-in roast will give you one to one-and-a-half servings.
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How to Cook Prime Rib in the Oven
No need to bring the meat up to room temperature first; youre going for a pink center, so its okay if the outside heats up faster than
the inside.

Place the meat in a roasting ppaann tthhaattss sslliigghhttllyy bbiiggggeerr tthhaann tthhee rrooaasstt itself. If the pan is too big, the juices from the meat will spread
out in the pan and evaporate. For a boneless roast, its best to use a roasting rack.

If youve chosen a bone-in roast, the bones themselves will serve as your roasting rack. One side of the meat will have more fat on it;
you want tthhee ffaattttyy ssiiddee ffaacciinngg uupp so the meat will baste itself as it cooks.

DDoonntt aadddd w
waatteerr to the pan, and ddoonntt ccoovveerr it!

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Prime Rib Cooking Time and Temperature

How long does it take to cook a prime rib? Well, it depends. There are three ways you can roast a prime rib:
1. LLooww tteem mppeerraattuurree ffoorr aa lloonngg ttiim
mee.. At 325 F (165 C), the meat will take about 17 to 20 minutes per pound.
2. HHiigghh tteemmppeerraattuurree ffoorr aa sshhoorrtteerr ttiim
mee.. At 450 F (235 C) for the first 30 minutes and then reduce the temperature to 325 F (165 C), allow about 13
to 15 minutes per pound.
3. BBootthh hhiigghh aanndd llooww tteem mppeerraattuurreess.. start high to sear the outside, then turn down the oven after 30 to 45 minutes to finish.

Your roast will shrink less if you cook it low and slow, but you wont get the same flavorful, well-browned exterior that a high roasting
temperature gives you.

The Secret to a Perfect Prime Rib

A thermometer is the absolute best way to guarantee the roast turns out exactly the way you want it. For an accurate reading, push the
tthheerrm
moom
meetteerr iinnttoo tthhee m
miiddddllee ooff tthhee rrooaasstt, making sure the tip is not touching fat or bone (or the pan).

M
Meeddiiuum
m RRaarree = 130-140 F (55-60 C)
M
Meeddiiuum
m = 145-155 F (63-68 C)

Remember that the roasts tteem

mppeerraattuurree w
wiillll rriissee aatt lleeaasstt 55 ddeeggrreeeess after you remove it from the oven.

Let the roast ssttaanndd ffoorr 1155 oorr 2200 m

miinnuutteess bbeeffoorree ccaarrvviinngg to let the juices return to the center.

With prime rib, its easy to satisfy everyones preference for doneness. The sslliicceess ttaakkeenn ffrroom
m tthhee eennddss ooff tthhee rrooaasstt w
wiillll bbee tthhee m
moosstt
ddoonnee, and the middle will be the least done.

Serve with pan drippings transformed into a simple Au Jus (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221957/beef-au-jus/) with some Horseradish
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Some Favorite Prime Rib Recipes

With these top-rated recipes, weve included specific roasting tips from Allrecipes members.

Foolproof Rib Roast (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/97621/foolproof-rib-roast/)

This method of cooking may make you hesitant BUT it works every time ! The trick is DO NOT OPEN THAT OVEN DOOR TO PEAK AT
YOUR ROAST Tape it shut if necessary to stop your curosity. joyce

Perfect Rib Roast (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/95896/perfect-rib-roast/)

I made this for Christmas, and everyone enjoyed it. However, with so much cayenne, this is definitely an adult taste. You may wish to
adjust. The drippings made a fantastic gravy. Chris

Restaurant-Style Prime Rib Roast (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/139890/restaurant-style-prime-

rib-roast/)
The seasoned flour seals the meat and crisps the fat on the top and bottom. I used a rack to lift the roast off the pan, so that the under
side would be roasted nicely. This procedure works like a wood-fired oven . It seals the juices in while crisping up the fat.
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Garlic Prime Rib (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/56352/garlic-prime-rib/)

I followed the directions exactly. Because of the low cooking temperature in the end, I waited until the roast temped at 135 before I
pulled it out. After resting 20 minutes, it was a perfect 145. Im still reeling from how good this turned out. dani

Smoked Standing Rib Roast (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/43808/smoked-standing-rib-roast/)

Soak hickory chips in bourbon with enough water to cover. When the coals are ready, place the roast on the top grate. Throw a few
handfuls of soaked hickory chips onto the fire, and close the lid. Ed

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VIDEO: See How to Make Perfect Prime Rib

In this video, Chef John offers slightly different prime rib cooking instructions. Unlike the directions above, he has you start with a room
temperature prime rib. Thats the key. The other keys to his method? A very, very hot oven andMATH. Chef John says this version hits
the magical sweet spot between rare and medium rare. Grab your calculator, and check it out. Heres the recipe (http://allrecipes.com
/recipe/221958/chef-johns-perfect-prime-rib/).

What to Do with Your Leftover Prime Rib

One of the best things about a big roast of beef is the possibility of leftovers. You just cant beat a basic prime rib sandwich with
horseradish sauce, prime rib hash, or prime rib soup (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/158518/prime-rib-soup/). Add prime rib to pot pies
and pasta dishes. And dont toss out the meaty bones! Add them to the slow cooker and make this hearty Calico Bean Soup
(http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16937/slow-cooker-calico-bean-soup/). Or use them to make beef stock (http://allrecipes.com/recipe
/12984/basic-beef-stock/). Be sure to read up on how to reheat prime rib (http://dish.allrecipes.com/pro-tips-on-how-to-reheat-prime-
rib/), which does require patience!
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