Cooking School Lesson

How to Roast Prime Rib

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Lesson Snapshot:

  • 1 instructional video
  • 13 practice recipes
  • 21 tip and technique videos
  • interactive quiz

Lesson Description & Goals

Prime rib is one of those magical meals that brings everyone to the table. When prime rib is cooked properly, it has a beautiful, aromatic and irresistible crust. Not only does prime rib look beautiful whole, its tender and succulent interior are showcased when sliced and served.

In this lesson, you will learn how to roast prime rib. You will learn how to select the best prime rib and how to properly prepare prime rib for roasting. You will also learn how the temperature in which you choose to cook prime rib at will impact the final outcome. You will learn how to check prime rib for doneness and the importance of resting. Finally, you will learn how to prepare a jus and how to carve prime rib.

  • Identify and select the best prime rib
  • Prepare a prime rib roast for roasting
  • Understand how roasting at different temperatures affects the meat
  • Identify when and how to check prime rib for doneness
  • Understand how to properly rest a prime rib roast
  • Prepare a jus to accompany the prime rib roast
  • Carve a prime rib roast

Lesson Practice Recipes

This lesson includes access to the following text & instructional video recipes

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Prime Rib Roast

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

By following 11 easy steps, you can create the most succulent and tender prime rib roast you'll ever serve.

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Popovers | Yorkshire Puddings

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Popovers are similar to Yorkshire puddings only they use butter instead of beef fat, making them lighter and more versatile.

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Roasted Parmesan Onions

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Double-cooked roasted and then baked onions with white wine, cream and Parmesan cheese. The strong flavor melts away and b...

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Roasted Glazed Carrots

by Joe G in Rouxbe Recipes

These salty and sweet glazed carrots will only take you a few minutes to whip together.

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Roasted Cipollini Onions

by Joe G in Rouxbe Recipes

Sweet caramelized cipollini onions, sauteed in butter and olive olive until golden brown.

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Beef Barley Soup

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Hearty and comforting beef barley soup - a great way to use up any leftover beef or prime rib.

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Sauteed Peas with Romaine and Mint

by Joe G in Rouxbe Recipes

Served as a side or unique salad, celery and onions are sautéed together with romaine lettuce, peas and then finished with...

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

These fluffy and oh-so-creamy mashed potatoes are first steamed and then whipped until ultra smooth.

Comments: 9 Views: 6216 Success: 100%
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Sauteed Carrots and Green Onions

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Sweet carrots tossed with butter and green onions. Simple to make and oh so yummy to eat!

Comments: 6 Views: 7008 Success: 100%
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Braised Onions

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Pearl onions are slowly braised in dark chicken stock and fresh herbs. Whether served as a side or poured over steak, chic...

Comments: 17 Views: 6309 Success: 100%
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Steamed Potatoes with Garlic, Green Onion & Parsley

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Steamed baby potatoes are garnished with garlic, green onions and parsley.

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Sauteed French Green Beans

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Tender green beans sautéed with shallots and minced garlic.

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Sauteed Mushrooms

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Buttery sauteed mushrooms make an excellent side dish and also add delicious flavor to many other dishes.

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What People are Saying

Keith L
It was fantastic!
I made prime rib for Christmas dinner as per these instructions. It was fantastic!
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Excellent food.
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