Boneless prime rib cook time per pound

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My Boneless Prime Rib Roast Recipe is the ultimate easy holiday meal! Not only is it melt-in-your-mouth delicious with the most amazing au jus, but it also uses simple ingredients and is easy to make.

This is one of my favorite holiday recipes because not only do we enjoy it the day of, but the leftovers are also amazing!

Tender, flavorful, and easy-to-make, boneless prime rib recipes make the perfect holiday centerpiece. Christmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without this incredible rib roast recipe!

• Boneless Rib Roast Ingredients
• How to Cook a Boneless Prime Rib Roast
• Prime Rib Recipe Tips
• Prime Rib Temperatures
• Picking the Perfect Prime Rib Roast
• Boneless Rib Roast FAQs
• Equipment
• Side Dishes for Prime Rib
• What to Do with Leftover Prime Rib
• Best Holiday Recipes
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Boneless Rib Roast Ingredients

• boneless prime rib roast
• Kosher salt
• black pepper

You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make homemade au jus. Follow our au jus recipe for ingredients and instructions!

How to Cook a Boneless Prime Rib Roast

TIP—Take your roast out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking it to allow it to come to room temperature. This ensures that it will cook evenly throughout.

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat your room-temperature boneless prime rib dry using paper towels, then rub all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper. You want to give it a good coating!
   
   
2. Place the roast on a pan with a roasting rack, fat-side up.
   
   
3. Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F.
4. After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325°F. Cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (check the exact time for your level of doneness using the Roast Perfect App).
5. Once the beef is done cooking, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
   
   
6. Loosely tent the beef with foil for 15 minutes, then carve it against the grain. Always carve against the grain for best results.
   
   
7. Serve with au jus or garlic butter, and enjoy!

Prime Rib Recipe Tips

• Cook the perfect roast every time by getting the Roast Perfect App. Trust me, I use it all of the time for my roast recipes and highly recommend it. It makes everything easier!
• Always use a meat thermometer. This eliminates any guesswork and makes it easy to cook the perfect roast every time. Refer to the degree of doneness chart above to find your preferred temperature.
• Always allow the roast to come to room temperature before cooking it; this will ensure it cooks evenly.
• Always use a roasting pan with a rack for even cooking. A rack allows heat to circulate all around the roast.
• Let the prime rib rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This seals the juices in and will give you a more tender, juicier portion.

Prime Rib Temperatures

Find your perfect degree of doneness by following these guidelines for the temperature and color of the beef:

• Rare: 120-125°F – Bright red on the inside
• Medium Rare: 130-135°F – Pink on the outer crust with a deeper red center
• Medium: 135-140°F – Mauve/light pink on the inside
• Well-done: 145°F+ – Brown, no pink

Follow this step-by-step guide to the desired Prime Rib Temperature Chart.

Finally, when slicing beef, always slice against the grain. The “grain” looks like lines running through the beef. Slicing against it will give you the most tender cuts of beef. This is so important!

Picking the Perfect Prime Rib Roast

Cooking a perfect rib roast starts with picking the best beef at the store. Always look for a prime rib that has plenty of marbling. Those little pockets of fat add so much flavor!

Boneless Rib Roast FAQs

What is a prime rib roast?

Prime rib is one of the most tender beef cuts you will ever taste. It melts in your mouth and is so delicious.
Bone-in and boneless rib roast are both cut from the rib area. It comes from the same section as ribeye steak but is left as a larger piece of meat.
Prime Rib is considered the king of roasts since it has the perfect combination of flavor, marbling, and tenderness.

How to store boneless prime rib?Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap on a plate or in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Drizzle a little bit of our au jus over the top before storing to keep the beef moist.

How to reheat prime rib?

Equipment

We’re going to show you how to cook a boneless prime rib roast perfectly. To do that, you’ll need:

• Your oven
• A pan with a roasting rack
• Meat thermometer

We always recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the perfect internal temperature.

Side Dishes for Prime Rib

• Green Bean Almondine
• Best Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
• Au Gratin Potatoes
• Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Take a look at my personal Best Roast Beef Side Dishes and Prime Rib Side Dishes.

What to Do with Leftover Prime Rib

Leftover prime rib is just as good the next day! Use up your leftovers in a sandwich, or in our favorite leftovers recipe: Creamy Penne Pasta with Sliced Prime Rib.

Try making a hot roast beef sandwich with leftover rib roast, our cheese sauce, and caramelized onions! You could even make a prime rib sandwich with remoulade sauce for a delicious twist.

Best Holiday Recipes

• Best Prime Rib Recipe
• Standing Rib Roast
• Whole Beef Tenderloin
• Instant Pot Prime Rib
• Smoked Prime Rib
• Air Fryer Ham

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Boneless Prime Rib

Easy to prepare, boneless prime rib roast is packed with flavor, tender, and perfect for serving a crowd!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 approx

Calories 621 kcal

Equipment

• Oven

• Pan with roasting rack

Ingredients  1x2x3x

Boneless Prime Rib Roast Ingredients

• 3.5 lb boneless prime rib roast
• ¾ teaspoon salt Kosher is best
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat your room temperature boneless prime rib roast dry using paper towels, then rub all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper. You want to give it a good coating!

  

• Place the roast on a pan with a roasting rack, fat-side up. Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F. After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325°F. Cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (check the exact time for your level of doneness using the Roast Perfect App).

  

• Once the beef is done cooking, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Loosely tent the beef with foil for 15 minutes to let it rest.

  

• After 15 minutes, carve the roast against the grain. Always carve against the grain for best results. Serve with Au Jus.

  How long do you cook a boneless prime rib at 350?

  For cooking instructions for prime rib roast that is boneless the basic cooking time is for medium is a 3 to 4 pound prime rib roast should be cooked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 23 to 30 minutes per pound, for a 4 to 6 pound prime rib roast you should cook it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 to 20 minutes per pound ...

  How do you calculate cooking time for prime rib?

  Calculate the actual weight by 15 (minutes per pound) and then divide that number by 60 to get your approximate time. For example: A 7.89 pound roast x 15 mins per pound = 118.35 minutes / 60 minutes per hour = 1.97 hours (2 hours). According to our formula, an 8-pound roast will take about 2 hours to cook.

  How long does it take to cook 4 pounds of prime rib?

  To estimate the total cooking time, allow about 11 to 12 minutes per pound for rare and 13 to 15 minutes per pound for medium rare.

  What temperature should a boneless rib roast be cooked at?

  Roast in oven: Place roasting pan in hot 450°F oven for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 115 to 120°F for medium rare (125 to 130°F after resting), or 125 to 130°F for medium (135 to 140°F after resting).