Prime rib is one of those special meals people prepared only for the holidays because it took a lot of time and was a little complicated to prepare. Using a sous vide cooker makes the process a whole lot easier. You won’t be eating every week, but you will be eating it a lot more often.
- 6-8 lbs Prime Rib Roast (about 3 ribs)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Finishing Rub
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
- Set up your water bath with the required amount of water and attach your sous vide cooker.
- Use the following guide to determine your set temperature:
- Rare: 122°F
- Medium-rare: 129°F
- Medium: 136°F
- Medium-well: 144°F
- Well-done: 154°F
- Set your desired temperature and allow the water to start to come up to temperature.
- Combine the garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme in small bowl. Take the mixture and rub it on the outside of the prime rib.
- Seal the prime rib in a vacuum seal bag. If you are using Ziploc bags use the displacement method to seal the meat in the bag removing all of the excess air.
- Cook your meat in the water bath using your sous vide for at least 6 hours, but you can go up to 10 if you need to.
- When your time is nearly up, start preheating your oven to 425°F.
- Remove your prime rib from the water bath a sealed bag. Using a paper towel blot any excess moisture.
- Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, pepper and thyme for the finishing rub.
- Take a large baking sheet and line the bottom with foil.
- Place a wire rack on the baking sheet. Place the prime rib on top of the baking sheet. Take the finishing rub and rub it on the outside of the prime rib.
- Place the prime rib in the oven just long enough for a golden delicious brown crust to form. This should take between 10-20 minutes.
- Remove the prime rib from the oven and allow it to set for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
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