Want to know How to Cook the Best Prime Rib? I have a method for you that you can't go wrong with! My Dad LOVES Prime Rib, so this is a recipe that I love to prepare for him. You will make the most delicious prime rib every time with this recipe.
Prep Time2d5mins
Cook Time4hrs
Course: Main
Cuisine: Christmas
Servings: 8people
Author: Melissa Jennings
Cost: $75
Equipment
1 Electric Roaster
Ingredients
13-4 lb.prime rib
1sticksalted butter
1TBSProsemary
1TBSPgarlic (fresh) or 2 tsp. garlic powder
1TBSPthyme (if desired)
1TBSPsalt
1TBSPground pepper
Instructions
First of all, start out my letting your prime rib thaw if it was frozen. It will take several hours. You will want to place it into the refrigerator to thaw and it will take 16-24 hours to thaw a 3-pound prime rib. I had a 7-pound prime rib, and it took 48 hours.
Next allow it to rest before you cook it. That means sit it on the counter and allow it to come to room temperature. While it is resting you want to cover it with salt and pepper and cover it lightly with saran wrap. I allowed it to sit for 2 hours.
Dry off your prime rib with paper towels and then prepare a butter compound. I used one stick of Kerry gold salted butter, 1 TBSP rosemary, 1 TBSP garlic (fresh) or 2 tsp. ground, and 1 TBSP thyme. Re-salt and pepper and then take this compound and really spread it thick over the entire prime rib.
Place the bones down into an electric roasting pan. Fat side should be up. Start by cooking your prime rib at 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked until your desired doneness.
It should be 10-12 minutes per pound for rare prime rib, or 13-14 minutes per pound for medium prime rib or 15-16 per pound for medium well prime rib. Do not overcook! It is important to cook low and slow but to use a meat thermometer to be sure it is ready.
Allow it to rest after it is cooked. Again, pull it out of the roaster and onto a cookie sheet and cover it with tented foil. This will allow the juices to settle before you slice it.
Allow it to rest after it is cooked. Again, pull it out of the roaster and onto a cookie sheet and cover it with tented foil. This will allow the juices to settle before you slice it.