Boneless Rib Roast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many people will a boneless rib roast feed? ›

A thermometer is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked meat, and a good instant read thermometer is the best one for the job. Aim for 115 to 120°F for medium rare (125 to 130°F after resting), or 125 to 130°F for medium (135 to 140°F after resting).

Cook in centre of oven at 180°C, Gas Mark 4 for 20 minutes. Then lower heat to 160°C, Gas Mark 2. To calculate cooking times, for rare cook for 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes. Medium, cook 25 minutes per 450g, plus 25 minutes and for well done cook 30 minutes per 450g and an extra 30 minutes.

Start by cooking your prime rib at 500°F for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 325° F and cook for 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, or 14-15 min per pound for medium well. A meat thermometer is essential to ensure you cook it perfectly!

Placing the oven rack too high up will cause your roast to brown too quickly and burn! After 30 minutes in the oven, add a ½ cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan. The key is to allow the onions to brown and caramelize while roasting, but not to burn and smoke in the fat.

Buying Prime Rib

Our recommendations: Order a fresh prime rib, not frozen. Order as far in advance as you can, and take delivery at least three days before you plan to serve it, for preparation purposes. If you don't want to remove it yourself, ask for the butcher to remove the chine bone.

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Roast in the oven until the thermometer registers 115°F for rare or 120° for medium rare, and 130°F for medium. To estimate the total cooking time, allow about 11 to 12 minutes per pound for rare and 13 to 15 minutes per pound for medium rare.

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? The secret to restaurant-style prime rib is cooking the meat super slow at low temperatures. I recommend cooking prime rib at no higher than 200 degrees F. This cooks the meat very slowly, turning the fat into butter and rendering the proteins juicy and soft.

Ribeyes can be bone-in or boneless, with boneless cuts generally being more expensive per pound than bone-in because they take more time and precision to cut the meat from the bone. Prime rib refers to the entire rib roast, which means one can cut desired portions from it.

Should I sear prime rib before roasting? ›

Searing is an important part of roasting a prime rib. Searing the roast first will kill the surface bacteria, which is a nice touch, especially when you are roasting at lower temperatures.

Season boneless rib roast on all sides with salt and pepper. Place on a roasting rack, fat side up; roast for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F163°C and continue roasting approximately 2 1/4 hours for medium (when thermometer registers 135-140°F58-60°C before resting) or until desired doneness.

Sear in a very hot oven (450-475 degrees) for 30 minutes, reduce heat to 300 degrees, and cook as follows: Rare- 18-20 minutes per pound, Medium- 25 minutes per pound, Well done- 30 minutes per pound.

Pull the rib roast out of the fridge and let temper on the counter for three hours. USDA guidelines requires food not be held above 33°F (1°C) for more than 4 hours. A three-hour rest on the counter is well within time constraints.

It is best to use a meat thermometer and base doneness off of internal temperature. These instructions are for a 5–6 lb. Bone-In Prime Rib, accounting for approximately 35 minutes per pound for a rare degree of doneness and 40 minutes per pound for a medium degree of doneness.

Heat the oven to 250°F with the rack in the lower middle position. Place the seasoned rib roast on a greased roasting rack in a roasting tray. Cook for 4 to 5 hours or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the roast is 125-130°F for medium-rare prime rib, or 135-140°F for medium.

A good rule of thumb for purchasing bone-in prime rib is to buy one pound per person. A bone-in standing rib roast will feed about two people per bone. But if the roast is part of a bigger spread with plenty of other food, you can plan on 1/2 to 3/4 pound of prime rib per person.

Season boneless rib roast on all sides with salt and pepper. Place on a roasting rack, fat side up; roast for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F163°C and continue roasting approximately 2 1/4 hours for medium (when thermometer registers 135-140°F58-60°C before resting) or until desired doneness.