How much prime rib do I need for my holiday dinner?

You'll want to season the prime rib roast well in advance of cooking. Either the night before or at least 2 hours prior to cooking your prime rib, rub the roast all over with olive oil and generously sprinkle it with one of the following seasoning

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Step 1

How do you cook prime rib?

Step 2

When it comes time to cook the roast, don’t just follow your nose or rely on time alone to judge when the meat is cooked properly. For a perfectly cooked prime rib, buy a digital meat thermometer. Whether it’s a probe version that stays inside the meat as it roasts, or a removable stick version, it provides complete accuracy and prevents overcooking.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 450 F for at least 30 minutes while the prime rib comes to room temperature.

Step 4

Place the roast in a high-sided roasting pan, bone-side down. The bones create a natural roasting rack for the meat, so don’t worry if you don't have one.

Step 5

Cook the roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 F. Continue to cook the roast until your meat thermometer reads 120 F.

Step 6

Once the thermometer hits its target temperature, remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes. The roast will continue to cook as the juices inside settle, raising the internal temperature to 130 F for a perfect medium-rare prime rib.

Step 7

Snip the tied bones off the roast, slice and serve.