The oven is turned off, and you wait exactly 2 hours without opening the oven door. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Go for a walk, or get the side dishes cooked on top of the stove.
During this two-hour period the heat from the initial searing will continue to slowly cook the beef to a perfect medium-rare.
How to Get Perfect Medium-Rare Prime Rib with "Method X"
By John Mitzewich, About.com Guide
Turn Off the Oven and Wait for 2 Hours
Perfectly Medium-Rare Prime Rib of Beef
Prime Rib Photo (c) John MitzewichPrev
- Prep the Prime Rib
- Make a Seasoned Butter
- Season the Prime Rib
- Time to "Do the Math" and Sear the Prime Rib
- Turn Off the Oven and Wait for 2 Hours
- Remove the Prime Rib and Serve
- Turn the Prime Rib of Beef into Prime Rib of Beef "Au Jus"
- Prime Rib Tips and Reminders
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