how to make

CLASSIC PRIME RIB

The Gourmet Bon Vivant

Learning how to cook prime rib isn't super difficult. There's a couple of key tips and tricks along the way, and once you've nailed that, you're going to be good to go.

Prime rib is an amazing cut of roast beef that comes from the beef rib primal cut. It's usually roasted with the bone-in (which is 100% how we recommend it, the flavor is just phenomenal).

Let's Gather the Ingredients!

Keeping it simple allows the flavor of the roast to shine. You can also use your favorite steak rub. 

01

Season

Season with salt and pepper, and allow the prime rib to come to room temp. 

What to look for:

02

Sear

Get the steak in a hot the pan, and let it sear on one side for 2-3 minutes. 

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03

Roast

Roast for 10-12 minutes per pound at 325F for medium-rare.

What's the internal cooking temperature for prime rib? Rare: 125°F Medium-Rare: 135°F Medium: 145°F Medium-Well: 150°F Well-Done: 160°F

How long do you cook prime rib for? At 325°F: Rare: 10-11 minutes per pound Medium-Rare: 12-13 minutes per pound Medium: 14-15 minutes per pound Medium-Well: 15-16 minutes per pound Well-Done: 16-17 minutes per pound

What to look for:

05

Rest & Serve

Rest the prime rib for 10 minutes, then carve and serve!

Serve it with: 

01

Caramelized Onions

Serve it with: 

01

Mushroom Sauce

Serve it with: 

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Truffle Fries

With parmesan & thyme. 

Serve it with: 

03

Caesar Salad

With homemade dressing.

Serve it with: 

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Sweet Potato Fries

With dipping sauces. 

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