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Prime Rib Cooking and Cooking Times
Cooking roast prime rib can be a very challenging endeavor. Knowing how long to cook your prime rib to achieve the desired doneness without over cooking is the secret to a moist and tender roast that everyone will love.
When you are seeking recipes for cooking roast prime rib you should first understand the best cooking methods for prime rib.
Slow cooking roast prime rib is a favorite among many steak chefs.
With this method you should cook the roast prime rib in an oven preheated to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and allow cooking for 23 minutes per pound for medium.
Another great way for cooking prime rib is the regular cooking method. With this medium you use a medium heat of 325 degrees Fahrenheit and cook your prime rib roast for 20 minutes per pound for medium.
The last way in which to cook prime rib is done is when you pre heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and after cooking for 30 minutes turn the temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and continue cooking for 14 minutes per pound for medium.
If your roast is frozen, you should let it completely thaw. Cooking roast prime rib is best when the roast is at room temperature just prior to cooking.
Another way to determine when cooking roast prime rib if the meat is done is by going by the weight and the amount of ribs you are cooking.
You can use the following chart to help with determining if your prime rib is to your desired doneness. These examples are for rare prime rib you can use a meat thermometer to ensure the desire doneness once you have cooked the prime rib for the allotted time for rare.
For 2 ribs weighing around 4 to 5 pounds you should start cooking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit after 30 minutes. Your prime rib should reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in 60 to 70 minutes. - For 3 ribs weighing around 7 to 8.5 pounds you should start cooking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit after 30 minutes. Your prime rib should reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
- For 4 ribs weighing around 9 to 10.5 pounds you should start cooking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit after 30 minutes. Your prime rib should reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours.
- For 5 ribs weighing around 11 to 13.5 pounds you should start cooking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit after 30 minutes. Your prime rib should reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours.
- For 6 ribs weighing around 14 to 16 pounds you should start cooking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit after 30 minutes. Your prime rib should reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in 3 to 3 1/4 hours.
- For 7 ribs weighing around 16 to 18.5 pounds you should start cooking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit after 30 minutes. Your prime rib should reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in 3 1/4 to 4 hours.
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