Insanely Delicious Prime Rib Recipe (2024)

What Cut Of Meat Is Best?

A prime rib roast (or a standing roast) is cut from the back of the upper rib section of the steer. It usually is a total of 7 ribs. To make this slow-roasted prime rib then you will need a 3 bone rib roast. This is cut from either the chuck or the loin end of the rib sections. Here are some tips on how to choose the best meat!

• Bone IN: You will want a bone in prime rib.On average a 2 to 6 pound prime rib has 2 to 3 bones.
• Tied: When ordering from a butcher, ask to keep the strings on it if possible. This will ensure cooking it evenly and keeps its form while cooking.
• Deckle: If possible, ask to have the largest deckle. The deckle is tender and the most flavorful piece of meat.

Cooking Information Per Pound

The bones create a natural roasting rack for the meat.Cook the prime rib at a higher temperature of 450 degrees for 15 minutes.Then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees and continue to cook until the thermometer reads 110 degrees.About 15 minutes of cooking time per pound.

Cooking Tips

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• Use a Thermometer: Using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat is the best way to ensure a perfect prime rib every time.
• Take it Out of the Fridge: Take your prime rib out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let it rest before cooking. This will ensure an even cook time.
• Keep the Bone In: You can remove the bones before cooking, but it is unnecessary. The bone in adds to the flavor and helps keep the prime rib tender and juicy.
• Let it Rest! Remove your prime rib from the oven when it is about 5 degrees lower than the temperature you want. Cover your meat and let it rest. It will slowly cook as it is resting.

Cooking Temperatures

Prime rib can be a little intimidating to make because you are trying to achieve the perfect medium-rare temperature. The closed oven method is where you roast the meat at 500 degrees for 5 minutes per pound.Then, you leave the oven closed for 2 hours and it slowly cooks.If using this method then I highly recommend putting a thermometer inside of the meat so that you can check on it without opening the oven while it cooks.

• Rare: 120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit
• Medium-Rare: 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit
• Medium: 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
• Medium-Well: 145 to 155 degrees Fahrenheit
• Well-Done: 155 degrees Fahrenheit

Storing Prime Rib

Having leftover meat is just another way to enjoy it a little longer!You still have all the tender, juicy flavors infused into the prime rib.Enjoy another slice of heaven a second time around with these storing ideas.

• How Long Does Prime Rib Last in theRefrigerator? It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
• Can You freeze Prime Rib?Yes! Let it rest until completely cooled. Once it’s cooled then place in an ziplock freezer bag, letting all the air out. Lay flat in the freezer for 1 month. When ready to warm it up to eat it then place in the refrigerator overnight until thawed.
• Reheating: If it’s been frozen, let it thaw completely. Place in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until it has reached the desired internal temperature. Enjoy!

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