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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 roast 25g

Recipe makes 1 roast)

Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Prime rib

Recipe #12034 | ½ day | 1 hour prep | add private note

By: Pat
Sep 23, 2001

I really don't remember exactly where this recipe originated.

1 roast (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove roast from refrigerator and let stay at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 375.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle roast all over with garlic salt and pepper and place in pan bone side down.
  4. 4
    Place in oven for 1 hour.
  5. 5
    DO NOT OPEN OVEN.
  6. 6
    Turn off oven and let roast sit for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
  7. 7
    DO NOT OPEN OVEN FOR ANY REASON.
  8. 8
    One hour before serving turn oven back on (to 375) for 45 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove roast and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  10. 10
    I know this sounds strange, but no matter what the size of the roast it will be perfectly medium rare with a crunchy crust.
  11. 11
    If you want it more well done, just increase final cooking time.
  12. 12
    Great for busy days and eliminates panic when guests are late.
  13. 13
    No more overcooked dinner.

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From: Chef #240220

On Dec 26, 2008

We started using this method of cooking our prime rib over a year ago. It always comes out perfect, no matter the size of the roast. My DH just throws spices together for a rub. Then we wrap it in foil and leave it in the refrigerator over night. The next day we follow the cooking method. We have never been disappointed.

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  • From: Small-Town Cook

    On Feb 10, 2008

    This was my very first time making a prime rib. My husband found this website instructing us to "coat entire rib with rock salt - - make sure it's completely covered". Then part way through the cooking "use paper towel to wipe away salt". It sounded like a pain. This was very easy and my husband loved it. The most difficult thing - - not opening the door to check on it.

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    From: Linda's Busy Kitchen

    On Sep 11, 2007

    A word of advice is to NEVER leave meat in an oven for 4 to 8 hrs. with the heat off... Bacteria starts building on anything sitting out (even in the oven) after 2 hrs., and you can get VERY SICK!

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  • From: Piglet4t9

    On Apr 16, 2006

    I made a 18 pound boneless prime rib for my wifes birthday. I coated the entire outside with season salt and sprinkled it with Monteral Steak Seasoning. The last 45 minute cooking time I also cooked at 410 degrees. Wonderful crunchy,salty crust, perfect medium rare. It was fantastic, guests and my self said it was the best we have ever eaten.

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