Cooking A Delicious Prime Rib Roast. A Recipe For Success.

While you are shopping, pick up a good digital instant-read meat thermometer if you don’t already have one. It's the only sure way to tell when you're roast has achieved a desirable cooked temperature

It is crucial that you allow the roast to come to room temperature to ensure even-cooking. This means leaving it out for up to two full hours right before roasting.

* Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
* Create a seasoning rub or paste with ingredients such as pepper, coarse salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Make a series of ½ inch deep slits all over the top of the roast as well as the sides. Rub your seasonings all over the roast, covering all exposed meat.
* Place the roast in a heavy metal roasting pan, bone-side down.

Cooking Time for Rare (120°)

(3) Ribs, 7 to 8 lbs. 15 minutes at 450°, Then 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours at 325°
(4) Ribs, 9 to 10 lbs. 15 minutes at 450°, Then 1 ½ to 2 hours at 325°
(5) Ribs, 11 to 13 lbs. 15 minutes at 450°, Then 2 to 2 ½ hours at 325°
(6) Ribs, 14 to 16 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° Then, 2 ¾ to 3 hours at 325°
(7) Ribs, 16 to 18 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° Then, 3 to 3 ¾ hours at 325°

When the internal temperature reaches 120°, pull it out of the oven and cover with foil. Let the roast sit for twenty to thirty minutes. It will continue to cook during this time, reaching a temperature of about 125° to 130°. This resting period allows the juices and flavors to permeate the roast.

Rare meats measure in at 120° to 125° with a bright red center that grows slightly pinkish towards the exterior. Medium rare meats measure between 130° to 135° and are characterized by their extremely pink center portion that grows brown towards the exterior. Medium meats have a light pink center, brown outer portions and readings of about 140° to 145°. Medium well is not pink at all and is achieved at 150° to 155°. Well done is reached at 160° and above and is characterized by a uniform brown color.

Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe
About ¼ to ½ cup of prepared horseradish mixed with two cups of sour cream.
Add two tablespoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of salt.
Thoroughly mix the ingredients, adding more horseradish as desired.

Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
A traditional side dish to Prime rib is Yorkshire Pudding, a puffy pop-over like pastry.
½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup of flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 4 tablespoons oil
Mix all ingredients, except the oil, together. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 450.
Take an 8x8 square pan and pour the 4 tablespoons of oil into it. Heat the pan for 2 minutes before pouring in the cold batter. Cook for 20-30 minutes. Do not open the door during cooking. Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy outer edges and the custard-like inside.