How to Cook a Prime Rib on an Open Fire
A prime rib, or standing rib roast, is a thick and tender cut of beef. Prime rib is traditionally rubbed with seasonings and roasted for several hours in an oven. However, you can use alternate methods of cooking a prime rib for equally tasty results. One such method is cooking a prime rib on an open fire. Cooking prime rib on an open fire will infuse the meat with a smoky flavor and crisp the outer layer of fat. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/8 cup pepper
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Aluminum foil
- Meat thermometer
Instructions
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Combine 1/4 cup salt, 1/8 cup pepper, 1 tbsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. paprika and 1/2 tsp. celery salt in a small bowl. Stir the seasoning mixture before rubbing it over the surface of the prime rib.
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Wrap the prime rib in six layers of aluminum foil to protect the meat from burning in the fire.
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Place the prime rib into the coals of a low fire. A raging fire will burn through the aluminum foil; be sure to let it die down before cooking the prime rib.
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Maintain the fire for four to six hours while the prime rib cooks. The cooking time will vary based upon the size of the roast. Once the meat has cooked for four hours, poke a meat thermometer through the top of the foil and into the meat every hour to check its internal temperature. The roast is done when its internal temperature reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Remove the roast from the fire's coals and allow it to set for 15 minutes wrapped in foil. As the roast sets, its internal temperature will raise by 10 percent, completing the cooking process.
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Unwrap the prime rib and discard the aluminum foil.
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Tips & Warnings
Allow the prime rib to come to room temperature before cooking it in the fire to ensure the meat heats evenly.
References
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