Baking Times for a 20lb Prime Rib Roast

Prime rib roast baked is a treat to all. Once prepared the tenderness and taste will satisfies anyone's taste for a fine cut of meat. However, it is not recommended to cook 20lb prime rib roast all at one time. Normally prime rib roast is cut in 4 to 5 pound sections to cook as a roast.

Prime rib roast takes about 12 to 17 minutes per pound to cook depending on the doneness of the roast. In the center of the roast with a meat thermometer at 120 degrees would be the perfect temperature for rare, 130 degrees would be perfect for medium and 140 for well done.

Once the prime rib is taken out of the oven the prime rib will continue to cook another 5 to 10 degrees giving the perfect prime rib. Allow resting time to the prime rib roast. For smaller roast 10 to 15 minutes is a good time, while larger roast will need 25 to 30 minutes to rest before cutting.

Prepare the roast with seasonings of salt, rosemary, garlic and other seasonings one would prefer. Mix in a small bowl and rub into the prime rib leaving a layer on the outside for flavor.

Place the roast with the fat upward in a roasting pan with 2 inch depth for juices.

Once the oven has preheated to around 325 place the roast uncovered in the oven and set the timer for the allotted time needed for the temperature needed. Do not try to rush the roast to cook at higher temperatures.

Higher temperatures will dry the prime rib roast out and leave the roast tough. Remember not to check the small end of roast as the ends cook faster. Always check the center of a prime rib roast for temperature.

Cutting a prime rib roast of 20lbs to small sections can be done easily and cook the same way in less time. With the smaller roast for a large group, cooking a roast at a different temperature will assure each person to get the right temperature in the prime rib.

When cooking for large groups or small groups allow one pound of prime rib for each person. This will be enough for the meal and sometimes some left over for snacks.

No matter if the prime rib roast is small or large taking time and cooking the roast properly will give a perfect piece of meat to enjoy.