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How To Cook Prime Rib While cooking time guidelines are helpful when it comes to planning, as we all know—prime rib is not a cheap cut of meat—so the last thing you want to do is overcook it.

Cutting a bone-in prime rib the right way isn't just about the meat. It's also about ensuring you have the proper tools. Here's what you should know.

Place the roast on a rack set in a large roasting pan, fat side facing up. Roast for 30 minutes or until a nice crust forms. Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees.

Next, consider a wet brine to enhance flavor. “Personally, I wet brine my prime rib for 48 hours and let it air dry in the refrigerator for 24 hours prior to doing anything with it,” he explains.

According to the USDA, prime rib roast may be kept for 3 to 5 days uncooked in your refrigerator before you need to cook or freeze it. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or in plastic wrap.

This works out to be about 15 minutes per rib, or about 5 minutes cooking time per pound of trimmed, ready-to-cook roast. If you prefer medium to well-done beef, add 10 minutes to the maximum ...

Prime rib roast will cook better and more evenly when it’s at room temperature. Adjust oven racks: When you are ready to cook the prime rib, lower/adjust your oven rack, so the meat will cook in ...

Again, this is assuming you are starting with a prime rib roast that has an internal temperature of 38°, which is the average temperature of a refrigerator. If your prime rib is colder than this ...

Related: Optimal Cooking Times for Different Prime Rib Weights Cooked at 325° Here are at-a-glance optimal cooking times for roasting at 325°, depending on the size of your roast. Again, this is ...