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Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib

Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib

Ingredients and Weight:

  1. Prime rib (beef backbone rib) - 3-4 pounds (depending on the size of the serving dish)
  2. Kosher salt - 2 tablespoons
  3. Black peppercorns - 1 tablespoon
  4. Garlic cloves - 6-8 pieces
  5. Beef stock or chicken stock - 2 cups
  6. Cooking twine or cotton rope for wrapping the rib

Preparation Time:

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Rub the prime rib with kosher salt and black peppercorns.
  3. Wrap the garlic cloves around the rib and secure them with cooking twine or cotton rope.
  4. Place the prime rib in a roasting pan and pour the beef stock around it.
  5. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
  6. Roast for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare meat.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving into individual servings.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total) Calories: 500-600 (depending on the weight of the prime rib) Fat: 30-40g Protein: 30-40g Carbohydrates: 10g (from natural sugars in the meat)

Dish Characteristics:

User Comments:

  1. "The prime rib was cooked to perfection! The meat was tender and juicy, with a great flavor."
  2. "The dish was delicious and the preparation method was easy to follow."
  3. "I added a few extra garlic cloves as I love the taste of garlic with prime rib."
  4. "I used chicken stock instead of beef stock and it still tasted great."

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