Tips for Preparing a Prime Rib
Since 2011, Graeme Queen has worked as a senior director involved in IT solution delivery in Portland, Oregon. In this role, he oversees managers who deal with application development and support services. After spending many years working and not cooking for himself, Graeme Queen has begun teaching himself how to cook. For Christmas, he prepared a prime rib. Also known as a standing rib roast, prime rib is a tender and flavorful cut of meat. Most prime ribs are a USDA Choice grade of meat, which denotes a high-quality piece of meat. When selecting the meat, look for marbling throughout, as this gives the meat moisture and flavor when cooked. Food and Wine magazine provides a number of prime rib preparation tips: - Remove the meat from the refrigerator 4 hours prior to cooking. Bringing the meat to room temperature helps it evenly cook on both the inside and outside. - Calculate the initial cooking time. Allow 5 minutes per pound of meat. For instance, a 5-pound roast needs 25 minutes, while an 8-pound roast requires 40 minutes of cooking time. - Use a meat thermometer. When cooking a prime rib, it’s best to keep the oven door closed. The digital thermometer allows the cook to check the temperature without having to open the oven door.