Prime Rib

Recipe Info

Serves: 8

Cooking Times

1. Preheat the oven to 500°F (250°C)
2. Rub a little olive oil all over the prime rib
3. Rub generously all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper
4. Place the prime rib fat side up on a roasting pan
5. Transfer to the oven and brown for 15 minutes
6. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C)
7. Cook the prime rib roast for a further 1½ hours (rare), 2 hours (medium), or 2½ hours (medium well)
8. If you are using a meat thermometer, follow these guidelines, 115°F (45°C) for rare or 120°(50°C) (medium rare), and 130°F(55°C) (medium)
9. Remove the prime rib from the roasting pan, leaving the fat and drippings behind
10. Prepare the Gravy Remove excess fat from the pan, reserving ½ cup of fat and drippings for the gravy
11. Place the roasting pan on the stove top over medium heat. Scrape up the bits, fond, sticking to the bottom of the pan
12. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the drippings and stir well to incorporate
13. Slowly add the three cups of beef stock and stir well to break up any flour lumps
14. Simmer until the gravy has reduced and turned into an evenly brown color
15. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
16. Serve with the standing prime-rib roast
17. Enjoy!