Rib Roast Tips

ESTIMATING YOUR ROAST

When ordering a Bone-In or Boned & Tied rib roast, keep in mind that the diameter of the eye can vary from animal to animal which will affect the size of the final cut.

For this reason, we sell our rib roasts by weight, not by number of bones.

 Bone-In Roast

Bone-In Roast

Bone Tied Roast

Boned & Tied Roast

Boned Tied Roast

Boneless Roast

Weight per bone Approx. 2 lbs. Approx. 2 lbs. Not applicable
Weight per serving 1 1/4 lbs. 1 1/4 lbs. 1 lb.

SERVINGS PER RIB ROAST

Here is a chart explaining how to estimate how many servings you'll get from a rib roast, depending on weight and whether bone-in or boneless.

 Bone-In Roast

Bone-In Roast

Bone Tied Roast

Boned & Tied Roast

Boned Tied Roast

Boneless Roast

3-4 adults 3-4 adults 4 lb. (2 bones) 4 lb. (2 bones) 3 lb.
4-5 adults 4-5 adults 5 lb. (2-3 bones) 5 lb. (2-3 bones) 4 lb.
5-6 adults 5-6 adults 6 lb. (3 bones) 6 lb. (3 bones) 5 lb.
6-7 adults 6-7 adults 7 lb. (3-4 bones) 7 lb. (3-4 bones) 6 lb.
8-10 adults 8-10 adults 10 lb. (5 bones) 10 lb. (5 bones) 8 lb.
10-12 adults 10-12 adults 14 lb. (7 bones) 14 lb. (7 bones) 11 lb.

For dry-aged beef, 1 rib bone =  approximately 2 inches in length. Most standard roasting pans are between 16 and 18 inches in length.

Preparation Steps Preparation Steps

TIME & TEMPERATURE

 

Cooking Time (at 350°F)

Internal Temperature

Temp Icon Rare 15-16 minutes per pound 125° F
Temp Icon Medium Rare 16-17 minutes per pound 130-135° F
Temp Icon Medium 18 minutes per pound 140° F
Temp Icon Medium Well 19 minutes per pound 150° F
Temp Icon Well Done 20 minutes per pound 160° F

DONENESS

  • To determine the roast's internal temperature for doneness, we recommend using an instant-read thermometer.
  • And, as a caution, we also recommend against poking the meat too much or too soon while cooking as it causes some drainage of the natural juices.
  • Wait until you are within 20-30 minutes of your estimated cooking time before inserting the thermometer the first time.
  • Insert at the thickest part of the roast, but away from any bone if you are roasting with the bones on.
  • Allow prime rib roast to rest for 15 to 20 minutes after being removed from the oven and before slicing.
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RECIPES

Here are links to some of our favorite rib roast preparations:

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