I host Christmas dinner every year. My mom does Thanksgiving, my does Christmas Eve and I get Christmas Day. My sister makes it fun, serving lots of different appetizers that we all graze on after the presents are opened (and we might sneak a few before and during, too).
I know you might think I’m crazy but hear me out. Making a juicy boneless prime rib is SO SIMPLE. I roughly calculate the time it will take for the roast to cook to the correct temperature so I know what time to put it in the oven. A leave-in thermometer tells me where the roast’s temperature is at while it cooks, so I can keep an eye on it. And an alarm goes off when it’s done!
I plan out my sides in advance and choose the ones that I can do most or all the work ahead of time. Since the boneless prime rib is the star of the show, I can keep the side dishes simple. These are the sides that I’ve made in the past that have worked well:
Prime rib goes by several different names such as Boneless Ribeye Roast, Bone-in Ribeye Roast, Standing Rib Roast, Boneless Rib Roast, Boneless Prime Rib, Beef Bone-in Rib Roast, or any combination of those names.
What is prime rib called at the grocery store?
Your boneless prime rib likely won’t be labeled as such at the store. Other names for it are “standing rib roast”, “beef rib roast”, “boneless prime rib”, “boneless ribeye roast”, or “boneless rib roast.” When in doubt, ask the butcher! The last thing you want is to buy the wrong cut of meat.
Although prime rib contains “prime” in its name this does not mean that it is USDA Prime. It is called prime because the cut of meat comes from the primal rib section also known as the beef rib. Prime rib will most commonly be USDA choice. USDA Prime Grade Prime Rib often has to be specially ordered through a butcher or bought online from retailers such as Snake River Farms or Allen Brothers.
What is the perfect temperature to cook prime rib?
My personal belief is that boneless prime rib should be cooked to medium-rare and no more. Cook the roast to 120-125° F for rare, and 130-135° F for medium-rare.
Be sure to use a leave-in meat thermometer!! I can’t stress this enough. The reason boneless prime rib is so easy is that the thermometer takes all the guesswork out of it. If I suddenly didn’t have one, I’d choose something else to make for dinner, because I’d never take the chance on overcooking such a beautiful piece of meat.
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FAQ
What is boneless prime rib called?
Can you buy prime rib without the bone?
Which is better prime rib with bone or without bone?
Does all prime rib have bones?
Is prime rib boneless?
Prime rib can be sold bone-in or boneless, and you can always ask the butcher to cut the meat off the bones and tie it back on, which helps in the carving process once the roast is cooked. How Much Prime Rib Per Person? With such a large cut, and with bones impacting the weight, it can be difficult to tell how much prime rib you need.
What are the diseases which affect our ribs?
Tietz syndrome is a condition that affect the cartilage that is connecting ribs to the sternum. It may cause intense inflammation of the cartilage causing chest pain and swelling. Costochondritis is also a condition that causes inflammation of the cartilage, mostly affecting the lower down ribs.
Why is prime rib called Prime?
Depending on who you believe, prime rib is either called prime because it’s the best cut of beef, or because its a primal cut. Either way, prime rib is not always USDA prime. The difference between a USDA prime and a USDA choice (the second best) prime rib is between 25%-50% more money.
Is prime rib a rib roast?
Since prime rib is a big hunk of meat with all the bones left in, while a rib roast tends to be divided into individual steaks, you’ll cook these cuts of meat pretty differently. Just like other types of steaks, you can pan-fry or grill boneless ribeyes, and they have so much marbling that they don’t require marinating beforehand.