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Beef Prime Rib Roast |
Beef Prime Rib roast is
considered one of the most elegant
cuts of beef traditionally served during the Christmas holidays and it is
preferred by many hotels and fine restaurants. The name Prime Rib means that it comes from the beef rib section, which contains the most connective tissue, and the word "prime" is generally the top or highest grade of meat and contains the most marbling effect, both of which make it the most juicy and tender meat cuts. Because beef rib cuts are more tender, "dry heat" roasting is preferred. This means you do not cover or add liquid which is called "moist heat" cooking, used to tenderize tougher cuts of meat. |
| Roasting
There are several methods for cooking a beef rib roast. There is the slow method where the oven temperature is set around 200 to 225 degrees and the meat is cooked at a rate of 23 to 24 minutes per pound. This method is common where large upright ovens are used. The second and probably the most popular is using a medium heat of 325 degrees and cooking for 17 to 20 minutes per pound. Another method, which I like the best, is a searing method where the roast is cooked at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes and then at 325 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes per pound or until the meat thermometer reaches 5 degrees under desired temperature. This is because the internal temperature will continue to rise about 5 degrees after it is removed from the oven. |
7 Bone Standing Rib
Preparation
Have the butcher remove the
chine bone, separate the meat from the ribs and tie back together with
string. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. In mortar with pestle, crush
peppercorn, garlic, salt and herbs. |