Preparation Timeline Day 1: Remove the prime rib from its packaging and trim excess fat. Generously salt both sides (coarser salt is better). Place the rib on a drying rack (or a baking sheet if unavailable) to allow airflow. Refrigerate overnight. Day 2: Remove the rib from the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking. Tie it tightly with butcher twine or food-grade string to limit surface area (avoid anything labeled “poly” as it contains plastic). Prepare a rub using olive oil, black pepper, granulated garlic, fresh chopped thyme, and rosemary. Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 500°F. Calculate cooking time: 5 minutes per pound of the trimmed weight. (If you removed fat, subtract its weight or reweigh the trimmed rib.) Place the rib in the oven and cook for the calculated time. Critical Step: After cooking, turn the oven off and DO NOT OPEN the oven door. Let the rib sit in the oven for 2 hours without disturbance. Final Steps: Remove the prime rib from the oven, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 30 minutes. Resting redistributes the juices; slicing too soon will cause them to run out. Use the drippings to make an au jus or gravy for serving. Quick Recap Plan your meal backward: Remove from the fridge 1 hour before cooking. Cooking time (5 minute per pound) 2 hours in the oven (post-cooking, door closed). 30 minutes to rest before slicing. Enjoy a perfectly cooked, flavorful prime rib that will impress every guest!
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Preparation Timeline
Day 1:
Remove the prime rib from its packaging and trim excess fat.
Generously salt both sides (coarser salt is better).
Place the rib on a drying rack (or a baking sheet if unavailable) to allow airflow. Refrigerate overnight.
Day 2:
Remove the rib from the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking.
Tie it tightly with butcher twine or food-grade string to limit surface area (avoid anything labeled “poly” as it contains plastic).
Prepare a rub using olive oil, black pepper, granulated garlic, fresh chopped thyme, and rosemary.
Cooking Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Calculate cooking time: 5 minutes per pound of the trimmed weight. (If you removed fat, subtract its weight or reweigh the trimmed rib.)
Place the rib in the oven and cook for the calculated time.
Critical Step: After cooking, turn the oven off and DO NOT OPEN the oven door. Let the rib sit in the oven for 2 hours without disturbance.
Final Steps:
Remove the prime rib from the oven, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 30 minutes. Resting redistributes the juices; slicing too soon will cause them to run out.
Use the drippings to make an au jus or gravy for serving.
Quick Recap
Plan your meal backward:
Remove from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.
Cooking time (5 minute per pound)
2 hours in the oven (post-cooking, door closed).
30 minutes to rest before slicing.
Enjoy a perfectly cooked, flavorful prime rib that will impress every guest!