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Cradled Prime Rib Roast

Browned prime rib roast on elevated rack in a cast iron pan on a wood cutting board. Close up.
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This easy and delicious bone in cradled prime rib roast recipe was, and still is, one of my favorite recipes to eat for the holidays.  Ask the butcher to cradle and tie your roast when you buy it.

Ingredients

  • 6-7 lb bone in prime rib roast (~ 3 bones)
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Allow prime rib roast to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes - 1 hour.  Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Generously season beef with salt and pepper.  
  • Set prime rib (fat side up) on a rack elevated above a baking or roasting pan.  Elevating it promotes air circulation.
  • Cook uncovered for 20 minutes.  
  • Reduce heat to 325F and cook uncovered for an additional 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until internal temperature of beef is 125F for medium.  Pull it out of the oven at 115F as the internal temperature of the beef will continue to rise for 10 minutes.
  • Rest 15-30 minutes before slicing. 
  • Serve with sharp mustard, au jus, or horseradish & sour cream sauce.  
  • Add salt to taste.  Happy finger lickin' eatin'!  Beckie

Notes

  • Most ovens will take 2 hours for rare, but it's best to check at 1 1/2 hours in case your oven runs hotter than normal.
  • If you are concerned or don't know pull it out at 1 ½ hours.  The ends should be done and the rest can be sliced and pan seared if it's too rare.  This is the worst case scenario and will still be delicious. Better rarer than too well done.  If it's too done, put some gravy or sauce on it 🙂
  • Make a pan sauce by removing nearly all of the grease from the pan.  Bring pan to medium high heat and add 3/4 cup red or white wine and scrape up the fond (browned bits) .  Simmer uncovered until reduced by half (~ 5 minutes) and then add 3 cups beef stock and some rosemary or thyme sprigs.  Simmer an additional 15-20 minutes uncovered.  Add salt & pepper to taste.

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