Perfect Prime Rib of Beef with the Mysterious "Method X"
Monday December 22, 2008
To get ready for those "fancy" New Years menus, I'm working on a detailed step-by-step photo recipe for an amazing prime rib method. But, I thought I would give you the short and sweet version here in case you're doing the prime rib thing for Christmas.
Okay, here's the formula for "Method X." This method is said to work for any size prime rib. The meat is brought to room temperature (this is critical), and seasoned anyway you like. Then you multiply the exact weight times 5 minutes. For me it was 3.75 x 5 = 18.75 minutes.
The roast is cooked at 500 degrees F. for exactly that many minutes. The oven is then turned off, and you wait 2 hours without opening the oven door. Then you remove the prime rib and slice into the juiciest, tenderest, most perfectly medium-rare meat you've ever seen. Enjoy!
If you are looking for a traditional prime rib of beef method, check this link.
Prime Rib Photo (c) John Mitzewich
Comments
I udnerstand this method does not work for electric ovens (which I have).
It would have been nice to know that this way of cooking prime rib does not work for electric ovens. I tried this way for CHristmas dinner and the meat, althouth cooked medium rare, was tough in the middle.
Yes, it does work with electric ovens. I have tried this in the past and it does a great job!
It’s a fun thing to do! Especially if you forget to put the roast in!
yes, this does work in electric, heat is heat, as long as it gets to 500 (an accurate 500), and as long as it’s a good oven with a door that closes tight it will work the same.
If your PR was cooked Medium-rare, the cooking method would not make the center tough.
I followed the directions; beginning with allowing the meat to reach room temp, which I’m certain would cause timing problems if I hadn’t. I have only an electric oven – AND, again, following the directions exactly as stated, I let the meat “rest” in my closed oven without cheating to peak, or at anytime opening it during the prescribed time. The results – absolutely stunning, delicious, beautiful, and a fabulous tasting prime rib road, cooked to perfection! As the chef stated – heat is heat, but following directions cannot be so easily described.