But how do you make it come out with a perfectly caramelized crust, juicy and cooked just right inside, like the drool-worthy pictures on Instagram and Pinterest? Easy—with the help of third-generation butcher and author of Meat: Everything You Need to Know, Pat LaFrieda!
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How to Cook Prime Rib
While cooking time guidelines are helpful when it comes to planning, we're well aware that prime rib is not a cheap cut of meat, so the last thing you want to do is overcook it. That’s why LaFrieda says “the single most important thing for cooking prime rib is a thermometer.” Along with the detailed advice below, this simple, inexpensive kitchen tool will help ensure your prime rib comes out perfectly every time.
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Rare: 120-130°Medium-rare: 130-135°Medium: 135-145°Medium-well: 145-155°Well-done: 155-165
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And quality matters, too! LaFreida advises, “Always look for the most marbled meat for prime rib—prime or choice grades.” LaFrieda sells meat on his website, so it's possible to buy prime rib from the man himself. If you're going for a local-to-you option, he recommends asking your butcher to remove the chine bone and feather bones from the rib roast so you will be able to slice straight through the meat, between the bones, once the roast is done.
Optimal Cooking Times for Different Prime Rib Weights Cooked at 325°
Here are at-a-glance optimal cooking times for roasting at 325°, depending on the size of your roast. Again, this is assuming you are starting with a prime rib roast that has an internal temperature of 38°, which is the average temperature of a refrigerator. If your prime rib is colder than this, you may need to cook it longer. And if it’s warmer than this (say, room temp), it will cook much more quickly, so you should reduce the total cooking time. Again, this is why pairing guidelines with a thermometer is the key to prime rib success.
4 pounds: 1 hour5 pounds: 1 hour and 15 minutes6 pounds: 1 ½ hours7 pounds: 1 hour and 45 minutes8 pounds: 2 hours9 pounds: 2 hours and 15 minutes10 pounds: 2 ½ hours11 pounds: 2 hours and 45 minutes12 pounds: 3 hours13 pounds: 3 hours and 15 minutes14 pounds: 3 ½ hours15 pounds: 3 hours and 45 minutes16 pounds: 4 hours17 pounds: 4 hours and 15 minutes18 pounds: 4 ½ hours19 pounds: 4 hours and 45 minutes20 pounds: 5 hoursOven Temperature Guidelines for Your Desired Prime Rib Doneness
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Rare: 10 to 15 minutes per poundPerfect medium-rare: 15 to 20 minutes per poundMedium: 20 to 25 minutes per poundMedium-well: 25 to 30 minutes per poundWell-done: 30 to 35 minutes per poundHow Long to Cook Prime Rib at 325°
Rare: 8 to 13 minutes per poundPerfect medium-rare: 13 to 18 minutes per poundMedium: 18 to 23 minutes per poundMedium-well: 23 to 28 minutes per poundWell-done: 28 to 33 minutes per poundHow Long to Cook Prime Rib at 350°
Rare: 6 to 11 minutes per poundPerfect medium-rare: 11 to 16 minutes per poundMedium: 16 to 21 minutes per poundMedium-well: 21 to 26 minutes per poundWell-done: 26 to 31 minutes per pound
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How to Reverse Sear Prime Rib
Here's how to do it: Follow the oven temperature/cook time guidelines above, but take the roast out of the oven 10 degrees below your desired temperature. So, as a reminder, here’s what you’ll be looking for on your thermometer inserted into the prime rib.
Rare: 115°Medium-rare: 125°Medium: 135°Well-done: 155°Related: How to Reverse Sear a Steak, According to Food Pros
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