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This Prime Roast Rib recipe is done on the rotisserie and couldn’t be simpler! It cooks up the most delicious, succulent and tender beef. Worth buying a rotisserie just for this!

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Why This Prime Rib Roast Beef Recipe Is So Good

  • Take out all the awkward steps in and cook up a flavorful roast beef in the rotisserie!
  • Perfectly cooked every time – fool proof!
  • Steakhouse quality prime rib roast for a lot less.
  • Perfect for holidays.

Ingredients

  • Bone in prime rib roast
  • Salt and pepper
  • Carrots, celery, onion
  • Thyme
  • Red wine
  • Beef broth

How To Make This Prime Rib Roast Recipe – Step By Step

I love rubbing the prime rib with Kansas City Steak Seasoning from Two Snooty Chefs (fun name!)

Fill the pan with some veggies. These veggies will roast along with the prime rib, and we’ll use this to make the Red Wine Au Jus.

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With the rotisserie, this Prime Rib Roast becomes super simple, one-step and fail-proof. Load ‘er up!

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Turn it on. 16-18 minutes per pound, depending if you want it rare or medium-rare. We went with 18 minutes per pound. Set the timer on the rotisserie.

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The dripping fall conveniently into a pan that I’ve loaded with vegetables. This all gets collected to make the Red Wine Au Jus. Oh, I forgot, I threw in a few sprigs of fresh thyme in there too.

To check doneness, use an instant-read meat thermometer; 125 degrees F for rare; 160 degrees F for well done; insert at thickest part of roast and away from bone

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When it’s done, let it rest while you make the Red Wine Au Jus. YUM! Can you smell that? Isn’t this one-step process on the rotisserie so easy?

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Red Wine Au Jus

Carefully pour the contents of the pan into a small saucepan.

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Pour in 1 cup of good quality red wine (yeah, that was from my wine glass)

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1 cup of beef broth.

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Pan drippings + Roasted Vegetables + Red Wine + Beef Broth = Red Wine Au Jus.

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Let it simmer for 8minutes.

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Strain.

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Easy Prime Rib Roast

Have you ever tried to make a Prime Rib Roast at home? The normal process involves multiple steps and kitchen acrobatics: I would fire up my large cast-iron pan, heat it up to near-smoking, and then wrangle the prime rib roast onto the pan, searing each side. If the roast is extra large and heavy, I’d have to use 2 tongs to lift, rotate and hold the roast. Then transfer the burning-hot seared hunk into a roasting pan (without dropping it) to slow-roast in the oven. While the recipe produces my perfect, steakhouse-quality Prime Rib Roast, it is a multi-step process.

But I now rely on my1-Step, Fail Proof Prime Rib Roast Recipe, which produces even BETTER results than anything I’ve ever tried.

The solution is to use a rotisserie. We’ve had this Ronco bad boy for about four years. It gets used more often than my oven, because it’s easy to clean, easy to operate (just turn the timer knob) and provides excellent results 100% of the time.

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Rotisserie for Prime Rib???

Most people associate rotisserie for chickens, but we use it for lamb roasts, pork tenderloin and prime rib roasts too.

The rotisserie’s turning mechanism ensures the prime rib roast recipe cooks evenly and has a nice crust on all sides, while keeping the center medium to medium-rare.With a built-in timer that automatically shuts off the oven, you are guaranteed perfect prime rib. The timing is based on the weight of the prime rib.

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Standing Prime Rib Roast

What is a rib roast, a.k.a. Standing Rib Roast a.k.a. Prime Rib? It’s basically the same cut as a rib eye steak. But instead of cutting individual steaks, the meat is left uncut and often tied to keep its nice shape during cooking.

This one is from the fine folks at Lobel’s in New York. For the past 60 years, five generations of the Lobel family have run the most well-known meat market in New York. They ship their exceptional meats nationwide. This is a USDA Prime Dry Aged Rib Roast (they also have Wagyu Prime Dry Aged Rib Roast.) But no need to get all fancy if you don’t want to. Just a nice hunk of rib roast with good marbling. Most rib-eyes have that nice band of fat around what I call the “collar” of the ribeye, which is my #2 favorite part of a ribeye. My #1 favorite part is the BONE (hey, I’m Asian. I like to gnaw and nibble all that juicy meat on the bones to the dismay of my dogs!)

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How To Cut the Prime Rib Roast

The first step is to cut the bones off.

The bones will then get cut further and all go on MY plate (heehee!)

Then slice the prime rib roast into desired thickness. You can also carve this at the table, if you wish.

Serve with the Red Wine Au Jus.

What Kind Of Rotisseries Are Best?

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We recommend the Ronco 5250 – it’s a newer model than we have, and designed to save space for storage. We just got this model in our kitchens, it’s performing beautifully! The roasting space is smaller, but if you’re cooking 1 rotisserie chicken, a prime rib like mine — it will work.

This model is so popular that Amazon runs out of stock. The next best place to purchase is Walmart for best price. If you shop through Ebates (it’s free), you also get an additional 2% cash back.

The version that I am showing, the Ronco 5500, is still in my kitchen, going strong after all these years. I love the big size!

Walmart also has the lowest price for this model, and again, if you go through Ebates, you get an additional 2% cash back.

Top Tip For This Prime Rib Roast Recipe

  • Use salt and pepper as a basic seasoning or mix up your own.
  • Different rotisseries will have slightly different cook times – check the instructions and cook charts.
  • Remove the bones by slicing along their contour, between the meat and the bone. Then slice meat crosswise, against the grain.

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  • Yorkshire Pudding
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  • Dr. BBQ’s Famous Baby Back Ribs

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Prime Rib Roast Recipe on Rotisserie

Jaden Hair

This Prime Roast Rib recipe is done on the rotisserie and couldn't be simpler! It cooks up the most delicious, succulent and tender beef. Worth buying a rotisserie just for this!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 959 kcal

Ingredients

  • One bone-in prime rib roast
  • salt and pepper or seasoning blend of your choice
  • 3 carrots peeled, cut in big chunks
  • 3 stalks celery cut in big chunks
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • several sprigs of thyme
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Season the rib roast generously on all sides. Load the rib roast onto the rotisserie, with spikes between the bones.Scatter the carrots, celery, onion and thyme in the roasting tray. Insert roasting tray into rotisserie.Set rotisserie to cook according to manufacturer's instructions.

  • Please read the manual and find cooking time chart, as your machine may be different from mine.When done, let roast rest while you make the Red Wine Au Jus. Pour the contents of the roasting pan into a medium saucepan set on medium-high heat.

  • Add the red wine and beef broth. Simmer on low for 8 minutes, uncovered. Strain and serve with the Prime Rib Roast.To carve the Prime Rib Roast, first, cut off the bones. Cut each bone apart. Then slice the rib roast into desired thickness.

Notes

rotisserie cook time will vary, check manufacturers instructions

Nutrition

Calories: 959kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 42gFat: 81gSaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 865mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5104IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 5mg

Keyword beef roast, prime rib recipe, rotisserie beef

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  1. Sandra sladek on 12/24/20 at 11:23 am

    My ribs are cut away from bone and tied bu butcher. Can I still put them on my rotisserie ?

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    • Nick on 11/25/21 at 12:06 pm

      Absolutely. Your butcher “cradled” your ribs by cutting them and tieing them back onto the roast. I always cut them off after cooking and hide them for myself for later.

      Reply

  2. Mary Smith on 6/18/19 at 9:14 pm

    What is the best way to clean a ronco rotisserie?

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    • Jaden on 6/19/19 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Mary – I use a magic eraser to clean the crevices. And I put the parts in the dishwasher.

      Reply

  3. Barbara fortman on 2/9/18 at 8:40 am

    We butcher our own beef and i have 2″ bone in ribeye steaks. I was wondering if i could cook those in my rotisserie. Could i tie together and follow your recipe?

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    • Jaden on 2/9/18 at 11:49 am

      Absolutely! We’ve done this several times. For added flavor I like to sandwich a couple smashed garlic cloves and sprig rosemary in middle. If you really enjoy the garlic/rosemary flavor, use paring knife to poke slits into the meat, and stick thin slices of garlic into those slits. Snuggle rosemary sprigs under twine.

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      • Lisa Gabriel on 3/22/20 at 5:49 pm

        Or use the rotisserie basket.

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  4. Foodie on 12/23/17 at 4:44 am

    If I insert garlic cloves into the roast, will this process dry the roast out? Is it ok to leave it open in the refrigerator to dry before cooking? Also, the roast I purchased had the bones removed and tied back to the roast. Will the twinge survive the roasting processes? Thank you! Can’t wait to try.

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    • Jaden on 12/25/17 at 1:11 pm

      Hi there! You should be just fine to use garlic, refrigerator and twine! I do the same 🙂 jaden

      Reply

  5. Richelle on 12/1/17 at 10:13 am

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    Got this machine to make primerib for Thanksgiving and it turned out delicious. Your instruction was very helpful, my family thanks you.

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  6. Sandra on 4/15/17 at 6:44 pm

    I have an 11 pound roast to do, has six ribs, how do I put it on the rotisserie as it says place the bones to the left (?). Thank you, I have to cook this in the a.m. Sandra

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  7. Ron on 12/24/16 at 7:24 am

    never says what temp tp put oven on??

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  8. Jennifer on 12/18/16 at 9:23 am

    I have had a Ronco sitting in storage for almost five years – I’ve only used it once or twice. This recipe has me thinking it’s time to dust it off – but I dread having to clean it after use. I have always used the simple-as-can-be Roast Beef Perfection recipe from Colorado Cache cookbook (for dinner time meal, start at 3:00 and preheat oven to 375, cook roast 1 hour, turn oven off, but don’t open the door or remove the roast – then, 45 minutes before serving, turn oven back on to 300.) This recipe works for any size roast, cooks the meat to a perfect medium rare and has literally never failed for anyone who’s tried it. But, it does tie up the oven. So, cooking in the Ronco can be a good solution for those who need their oven for side dishes (and who don’t mind the PITA clean up of the Ronco afterwards 😉

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  9. Karen Munro on 12/17/16 at 3:13 pm

    Brings back wonderful memories when I first started working living on my own I always went to my favorite restaurant on payday to have their Prime rib served on a wooden plank !Can’t wait try this method..I’ll let you know
    ! Thanks again..love your page!Merry Christmas

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  10. Beverly Colley on 12/15/16 at 10:25 am

    I have had my Ronco for years and have cooked a prime rib in it. Yes it turned out awesome. I never thought of doing the veggies in the bottom and making a Red wine sauce. I don’t really drink Red wines so I’d like to know what kind of red wine did you use or does it make a difference?

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    • Jaden on 12/15/16 at 11:49 am

      Whatever red wine you enjoy drinking is great. Generally, I choose ~$10 table red for cooking, nothing too fancy! I love cooking with deeper reds in this recipe – especially Zinfandel.

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    • Braden on 12/22/18 at 4:27 pm

      Don’t forget, you can find some red wines in can, small cartons and even single serving jars in most stores. They are perfect for recipes that call for 1-2 cups of red and even white wine.

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  11. Jam on 12/1/16 at 3:19 pm

    Hi can I make a three bone rib?? Tyz jam

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    • Jaden on 12/5/16 at 2:43 pm

      Same method – base the timing on instructions found in the rotisserie machine. The timing is based on weight.

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  12. Danae on 12/27/15 at 1:38 pm

    This sounds amazing! Can you do this the same day as grocery shopping or do you recommend aging it first?

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    • Jaden on 12/28/15 at 3:36 pm

      Same day is fine!

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  13. THOMAS CONGER on 12/24/15 at 1:22 am

    I’ve done Prime Rib on a rotisserie for Christmas for 6 years now. I’ve tried 3 or 4 different variations but your’s seem to make the most sense and is simple; I like simple. The veggies on the bottom I did last year and it’s a hit but I have not done the wine sauce. I love red wine so I must try it this year. Thanks for posting and Merry Christmas. Also my wife is Filipino and she like the bone meat too. We kinda of fight for it because I’m originally from the south and we gnaw it to the bone too.

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  14. Margaret on 12/23/15 at 8:44 am

    Every year our traditional Christmas dinner includes turkey and prime rib. I’m in charge of brining the turkey and cooking it. Hubby is in charge of the prime rib. He uses his “set it and forget it” as he calls it. Comes out perfect every time. I never thought to put vegetables under it since I make turkey gravy but great idea. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  15. Genny on 12/17/15 at 10:20 pm

    Do you know how many minutes it would be per pound for a boneless prime rib roast?

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    • Jaden on 12/18/15 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Genny- Start with same timing, then take temperature of the roast to monitor. Boneless will take a little longer than bone-in, but not much more.

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      • Robyn on 11/28/19 at 1:22 pm

        Perfect! This is what I was looking for! Yay!

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  16. Cathy Aronson on 12/24/14 at 7:51 pm

    I wanted to tell you Jaden that I used this recipe tonight and it was fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year!
    Thanks again,
    Cathy

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    • Jaden on 12/25/14 at 7:09 am

      Thank you Cathy! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply

  17. Tori@Gringalicious.com on 12/13/14 at 4:34 am

    This looks simply amazing! I’ve never done a roast like this but now I’m so inspired to try! Thanks!

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    • steamykitchen on 12/14/14 at 10:06 am

      Thank you, Tori!

      Reply

  18. Cindy Elliott on 12/11/14 at 7:35 pm

    I am so trying this this year, and your red wine Au jus looks incredible! Can’t wait to kick up the flavor a notch!!

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  19. Ann on 12/11/14 at 2:21 pm

    Jaden, the bones and meat bits makes for a good french onion soup too! Mele Kalikimaka!

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  20. Betty Ann Quirino @Mango_Queen on 12/11/14 at 1:59 pm

    Oh my goodness what an easy Prime Rib Roast recipe. My boys will devour this. I’d love to make this for Christmas, but I don’t own a rotisserie right now. I’ll try this in the oven. Hope it comes out as perfect as yours looks like. Thanks for sharing a great recipe, Jaden!

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  21. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom on 12/11/14 at 8:38 am

    oh my gawd, this prime rib roast looks amazing!!! now, only if I had a rotisserie oven!! this looks so delicious!! and love a good dry rub!

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  22. Cathy Aronson on 12/10/14 at 10:27 pm

    Jaden,
    I love cooking my prime rib in my Ronco Rotisserie, but never thought about putting the veggies in the bottom on the tray! Brilliant idea! I will be using this tip when I make my Christmas dinner. Thanks, and I agree that you get the best flavor from the bones 😉
    Cathy

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  23. Karen Martin on 12/10/14 at 10:21 pm

    Now THAT is drool-worthy! I made a standing rib roast year before last for Christmas dinner and what a hit! Your article and pictures have inspired me to do it again this year. Wish I could get the rotisserie…maybe after I recover (financially) from Christmas, lol!

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  24. Ginnie Major on 12/10/14 at 10:07 pm

    Wish I could afford to buy any kind of roast!

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  25. Lisa Green on 12/10/14 at 8:55 pm

    Oh my goodness, your pics have me drooling! This looks so very delicious! Thanks for the recipe, love your site!

    Reply

  26. Stewart Caldwell on 12/10/14 at 8:50 pm

    Laughing as I read ,after coming home from Costco ,with 8 new pair of sox’s .My mouth is watering just reading this .Will have to give it try .Thanks for the suggestion .

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FAQs

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? ›

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? The secret to restaurant-style prime rib is cooking the meat super slow at low temperatures. I recommend cooking prime rib at no higher than 200 degrees F. This cooks the meat very slowly, turning the fat into butter and rendering the proteins juicy and soft.

Should you put water in the bottom of the roasting pan when cooking prime rib? ›

Placing the oven rack too high up will cause your roast to brown too quickly and burn! After 30 minutes in the oven, add a ½ cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan. The key is to allow the onions to brown and caramelize while roasting, but not to burn and smoke in the fat.

Is prime rib better cooked slow or fast? ›

Cooked low and slow in the oven and finished with a blast of heat for the juiciest, most flavorful, evenly cooked prime rib roast. Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site.

Should you rub a prime rib the night before? ›

Prepare the Rub

You can season the roast a day in advance, but no later than 2 hours before cooking time.

Should I sear prime rib before roasting? ›

Searing is an important part of roasting a prime rib. Searing the roast first will kill the surface bacteria, which is a nice touch, especially when you are roasting at lower temperatures.

Is it better to cook prime rib at 325 or 350? ›

Start by cooking your prime rib at 500°F for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 325° F and cook for 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, or 14-15 min per pound for medium well. A meat thermometer is essential to ensure you cook it perfectly!

What should I put on my prime rib before cooking? ›

Mix garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme together in a small bowl. Place roast in a roasting pan with the fatty side up. Spread mixture over the top of roast; let roast sit out until it is at room temperature, no longer than 1 hour.

How to cook prime rib Bobby Flay? ›

Make small slits all over the prime rib and fill each slit with a slice of the garlic. Season liberally with the salt and coarse pepper, place on a rack set inside a roasting pan and roast for about 2 hours until medium-rare, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 135 degrees F.

Do you cook prime rib fat side up or down? ›

Prime rib should be roasted bone down, so that the layer of fat goes on top to slowly baste the meat as it roasts. The bones also form a natural roasting rack!

Why do you salt prime rib before cooking? ›

The salt helps trap the heat to better cook the prime rib. “It conducts the heat and seals it,” says Betz.

What is the best pan to cook prime rib in? ›

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear roast on all sides in the hot skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Turn roast so the ribs and fat side are facing up.

What is the best temperature to cook a prime rib roast? ›

Brown the roast at 500°F (or as high as your oven will go) for 15 minutes. Lower the oven to 325°F to finish roasting: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Roast in the oven until the thermometer registers 115°F for rare or 120° for medium rare, and 130°F for medium.

What cut of meat do restaurants use for prime rib? ›

When you're shopping for prime rib, ask for a standing rib roast. That's the name you'll see at the butcher counter. The standing rib roast unsurprisingly comes from the rib section of the cow.

How do restaurants get their meat so tender? ›

There are several ways to velvet, but at its most basic level, it involves marinating meat with at least one ingredient that will make it alkaline. This is what tenderizes the meat, especially cheaper, tougher cuts. “People go for either egg white or baking soda as they are both alkaline ingredients.

What temperature do restaurants cook prime rib at? ›

Low and slow, overnight, in a low temperature oven called an Alto-Sham. We season the meat with salt and pepper (under the fat cap) and load at 200⁰ F at about 11 PM. it's usually like 200⁰ for 8 hours, then hold at 140⁰ until service begins the next day.

How do you tenderize prime rib steak? ›

7 Ways to Tenderize Steak
  1. Pounding. Using a meat mallet (or kitchen mallet) to pound steaks helps soften and tenderize the meat. ...
  2. Salting. Most cuts of steak benefit from being salted up to an hour in advance of cooking, but especially tougher cuts. ...
  3. Marinating. ...
  4. Velveting. ...
  5. Slow Cooking. ...
  6. Enzymatic Application. ...
  7. Scoring.
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