Foolproof Standing Prime Rib Roast (Paula Deen)
Description: This is from Paula Deen of Food TV and is what I fixed for Christmas Dinner 2005. I was tempted to open the oven to check how things were going, but I resisted...waiting until it had cooked 40 minutes at the final stage of cooking. I had a 9+ pound roast and the final temperature at that point was 129°F. It was wonderful! I'd definitely cook it the same way again. See Recipe #57340 for seasoning.
Ingredients:
- 1 (5 lb) standing rib roast
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
Steps:
- Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Rub roast with House Seasoning; place roast on a rack in the pan with the rib side down and the fatty side up.
- Roast for 1 hour. Turn off oven. Leave roast in oven but do not open oven door for 2-3 hours. (I give a range because I have had roasts perfect to a bit over-cooked. I would check temperature after 2 hours--don't go over 125°F in final cooking cycle because it will rise another 10 degrees or so during resting phase).
- About 30 to 40 minutes before serving time, turn oven to 375°F and reheat the roast. Important: Do not remove roast or re-open the oven door from time roast is put in until ready to serve.
- Cover with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
- Note: I learned from a chef a trick for satisfying everyone with prime rib. Cook it rare. If anyone wants it done medium, dip their slice in a pot of simmering au jus for 1 minute.
