How to Cook Prime Rib

There is no roast quite as legendary as Prime Rib, but many people are afraid to serve this premium cut of beef since they are not sure how to cook prime rib properly. Prime rib roast cooking times vary based on the desired doneness, but for the perfect prime rib, cook to medium rare (although these cuts will remain tender even when cooking roast prime rib to well done). A basic guidline for prime rib roast cooking times is detailed below.

For an easy but great tasting prime rib recipe, simply season the prime rib with salt and freshly ground black pepper before roasting. If you are looking for something a little more adventureous, try one of the two Prime Rib Seasoning suggestions below (check back later for some great rotisserie recipes in our upcoming Prime Rib series).


Prime Rib Roast Cooking Times:
Doneness......Roasting Time..Internal Temp..Temp after Standing
Medium rare...... 22............... 140F (60C).......... 145F (63C)
Medium........... 25................ 155F (68C) ......... 160F (71C)
Well-Done........ 30................ 165F (74C)...........170F (77C)
Roasting time is calculated per pound (500g) of meat. Based on a minimum Prime Rib Roast weight of 4 lb (2 kg) .
Use an instant read digital meat thermometer to take the guesswork out of prime rib roast cooking times.


Prime Rib Roast cooking instructions:
1) Place roast, fat-side-up on rack in roasting pan.
2) Season roast; insert meat thermometer into centre of roast avoiding fat or bone, or check periodically with digital meat thermometer.
3) Cook, uncovered, in 325F (160C) oven to desired doneness.4) Remove Prime Rib roast to cutting board; tent with foil for 10 to 15 minutes to allow temperature to rise an additional 5F (3C) and to allow juices to set.


Seasoning for Prime Rib:

Lemon Pepper Rub
Season prime rib roast with salt and pepper. Combine finely grated rind from 1 lemon, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tblb (15 ml) each salt and freshly ground pepper and rub over roast. Follow prime rib roast cooking instructions above.

Herb and Mustard Rub
Cut slits all over roast and insert garlic slivers into slits. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (50ml) grainy Dijon mustard, 3 tblsp (45 ml) chopped fresh thyme and 2 tblsp (30 ml) each shopped fresh rosemary and vegetable oil. Spread over roast. Follow prime rib roast cooking instructions above.


Enjoy!

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