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PERFECT PRIME RIB EVERYTIME! 
prime rib roast with or without bone (any size)
bottom round center cut

Preheat oven to 550°F degrees.

Make a rub of salt, pepper and garlic powder and apply to meat. Place meat in a shallow roasting pan fat side up.

Roast at 550°F at 5 minutes per pound for RARE, or 6 minutes per pound for MEDIUM and 7 minutes per pound for WELL DONE.

Turn off oven at the end of cooking time and DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR FOR TWO HOURS.

At the end of the 2 hours, remove meat from oven to slice; it comes out perfect everytime.

Works the same with Roast beef. The next time you want an easy hands-off, tender and juicy roast, try this recipe - you won't be disappointed!

Submitted by: Richard Danz

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Perfect Prime Rib Everytime!
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 Tracie (Texas) says:
Never made prime rib in my life and only had a 3.2lb one and was so worried about doing this with leaving the oven off for 2 hours, but it was perfect.
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 Patty (United States) says:
I have been using this method for prime rib since I discovered this recipe. It is perfect every time for a roast around 7 lbs. However...tried it with a full rack for Christmas about 18 lbs and it came out way overdone. What changes do I make for a full rack?
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 Joan Woolf (California) says:
Perfect! Our 5 1/2- 2 bone Prime Rib was perfect. This is the easiest and best way to cook a prime rib roast. I always cook a roast this way.
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 Lori Wood (California) says:
Not sure where I went wrong. Mine came out too rare, even the ends were rare, and the oven was barely warm at time to take out of the oven. Just put it back in oven at 400°F for 30 minutes to see how it goes.
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 Frank Fox (New York) says:
We have used this method of 550°F per pound for the last seven years. It works on any size rib roast with bone included. Our butcher slices the meat away from the bone and ties the meat to the bone. We have tried it at 5 minutes per pound and at 6 minutes. It worked absolutely great every time. But it unnerved us at first since the roast costs so much. Our guests could not get enough of it. But as they say don't open that oven door. Be patient and be rewarded. We use a heavy roasting pan with a rack. We have prepared it with seasoning and with out and they both taste great. Its important to use a supplier you trust for the roast for the best piece of meat.
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 Dewey Hensley (Nebraska) says:
This recipe will make a hero out of you. This is my third time and I have yet to get a "what you should have done" from anyone, including the wife.
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 Beth (United States) says:
Have used this recipe twice and came out perfect each time. This time I have a good two bones with meat on each side. My question, What can I make with leftovers? I was wondering about sliders for NYE party.... Any suggestions?
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 Mary Morrow (Florida) says:
Love it, but pan burns and you can not make gravy.
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 TJ (Oregon) says:
I was a bit hesitant the first time I tried this. After all, this was an $90 Angus Roast. I have to say, I'll never cook a prime rib any other way. It came out perfect and I have done this 4 times now.
Thx Richard !!
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 Joe says:
Have done this twice and it was perfect both times, thank you!
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 Julie (Michigan) says:
I have two eight pound roasts that I want to roast together, should I change the timing? I usually have one roast and cook for 6 minutes per pounds for perfect medium.
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 Cindi Humble (Arizona) says:
I cooked this exactly like he said using the 5 min per lb recipe. Absolutely amazing. Thank you!!
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 KathyPLMN (Minnesota) says:
We've used this recipe for several years... Perfect every time. Juicy with tasty crust and easy slicing. This is my favorite way to eat Beef!
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 Slbrannon (Pennsylvania) says:
I tried this recipe and the roast turned out perfect! After 8 years of trying, this years recipe was a great success!!
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 E. Phelps (New York) says:
From a Southern Cookbook, Room temp meat, season with L&P sauce, garlic salt/pepper, rosemary, thyme. Preheat oven to 375F. I put some water in roaster pan to minimize burning fat. Place in oven for 1 HR at 375°F. Turn off oven. Do not open oven door for 3 hours. Then turn on oven (at 375°F) for 30 minutes. Remove and rest for 15-20 minutes. Should be Rare to Med rare. Enjoy. This has worked for me.

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