🥩 How to Cook Prime Rib
Bring out the best in your prime rib with this simple yet refined method that delivers a tender, restaurant-quality roast every time.
1. Thawing
Remove the prime rib from its packaging and place it in a shallow dish. Cover lightly with cling film and let it thaw slowly in the refrigerator for about 6 hours (or overnight for larger cuts). This gentle process preserves texture and flavor integrity while ensuring safety.
2. Prepping
Preheat your oven to 260°C (500°F) to set an ideal searing environment. Pat the meat dry, then season generously with coarse salt, freshly cracked pepper, or your favorite gourmet rub. Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic finish.
3. Searing
Put the roast in the oven on the rack inside, fat side up. Roast for 20 minutes at high heat to achieve a golden crust and to seal in the juices.
4. Resting
Once seared, turn off the oven and keep the door closed. Allow the roast to rest in the residual heat for 2 hours. This gentle finish ensures even cooking from edge to center, giving a tender, pink interior.
5. Serving
Remove the roast from the oven, let it sit for 10 minutes, then carve against the grain into thick, juicy slices. Serve immediately to savor the full, buttery texture and deep flavor of your perfectly cooked prime rib.
- Pro Tip: Pair with a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a classic red wine jus to complete the gourmet experience.
| Average Nutritional Values (serving size 100g) | Per 100 g |
| Calories | 187 | * |
| Total Fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0.064 g | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | 38% |
| Sodium | 0.088 | 4% |
| Iron | 15% |
| Potassium | 8% |
*Percent values are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage & Shelf Life
- Refrigerator: Up to 24 hours in a covered dish.
- Chiller Compartment: Up to 3 days.
- Freezer (-18°C): Store until the date indicated on the packaging to maintain optimal flavor and freshness.
*Do not refreeze thawed meat.