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How to Cook Prime Rib Roast in a Cooking Bag

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By Alicia Bodine
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Prime roast ready for cooking.
Prime roast ready for cooking.

Prime rib roasts are famous for their good quality. They are easier to prepare than a turkey on Thanksgiving morning. Prime rib roasts require minimal amounts of seasonings and can be cooked in a cooking bag for easy cleanup. Cooking bags are also great for keeping the roast moist as it cooks.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Prime rib roast
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Small bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Cooking bag
  1. Step 1

    Set your prime rib roast out on your counter 2 hours before you plan to cook it.

  2. Step 2

    When you're ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

  4. Step 4

    Rub this mixture all over your prime rib roast.

  5. Step 5

    Place the seasoned prime rib roast in a cooking bag and tie shut. Make sure the fat side is facing up.

  6. Step 6

    Place the cooking bag in your roasting pan and put it in the preheated oven.

  7. Step 7

    Cook for 45 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 225 degrees.

  8. Step 8

    Cook an additional 3 hours for a small roast, 3 1/2 hours for a medium roast or 4 hours for a large roast.

  9. Step 9

    Remove from the oven and let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings
  • The inside temperature of your roast should be 145 degrees. Use a meat thermometer to check that the temperature is correct before eating.

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