“Prime Rib” vs Ribeye Roast vs a chunk of Ribeye

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What are people's preferences between prime rib and beef tenderloin?


They both have their place.

Tenderloin's biggest feature is its tenderness. It doesn't taste as good as many other cuts. In fact, it doesn't really have much flavor at all. That doesn't mean you can't make it taste good. Beef Wellington is a good application or au poivre is fantastic as well.

Rib roast doesn't require as much to make it taste good. You're going to be happy with just some salt and pepper. Maybe a little horseradish.
 
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I've done the "blast it then turn off the oven and leave it for a couple hours"
I tried that method one time and it was just slightly warm when I took it out of the oven. If I do one again I would try the reverse sear technique
 
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Not anything noticable.
So the point in doing that way is that the bone is removed by the butcher and thus deliver the same net-net flavoring and cleaner cutting/presentation once finished?
 
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They both have their place.

Tenderloin's biggest feature is its tenderness. It doesn't taste as good as many other cuts. In fact, it doesn't really have much flavor at all. That doesn't mean you can't make it taste good. Beef Wellington is a good application or au poivre is fantastic as well.

Rib roast doesn't require as much to make it taste good. You're going to be happy with just some salt and pepper. Maybe a little horseradish.

I'm leaning tenderloin as I think it will be a bit more kid friendly.
 

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is making a primerib as easy as it seems? would like to try
Pretty foolproof if you have a good sized roast a small one will be tricky. Cook it for a while, turn oven off and let sit, do not open! Fire back up for a bit before finishing. Let sit. Serve. There are good YouTube videos for it.
 
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Regarding the bone, which do most of you do?

Cut the bone off and tie it back on to the roast? Or do you cook with bone attached and cut the bone off after cooking?
I prefer it to be attached
 

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Quick question. If you’re buying the rib roast per pound. How much does the bone cost in the per pound? Is it cost effective when feeding 8-10 people? I’ve always cooked without the bone. Thanks in advance.
Generally with the bone costs less overall as the butcher doesn't have do anything to the meat.
 

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I cook a standing choice rib roast every year. I'd love to do an actual prime roast, but I'm a journalist, so I can't afford that. I'm lucky to afford even a choice roast. My grocery store puts them on sale for $7.99/lb at Christmastime. Prime is obviously better, but if the cook knows what they're doing, they'll still get great results with choice.
 
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Along that same topic, cooking suggestions. I mean, I have instructions that I follow each year and am always looking for different options.

If the weather holds some, I love dropping it on the Traeger, but I don't have an insulated one, so it's really weather dependent....

I coat my roast in a garlic herb butter, then put it in the oven at 450 for the first 15 minutes to help jump start the bark, then turn the oven down to 325 and cook to temp. I keep a probe in the roast and pull it out of the oven when it hits about 123 degrees, get it under a foil tent and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
 

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For a "lower cost" option...take a nice marinated tri-tip (3-4 lbs)...sear in an oiled skillet on med-high heat 4 mins a side...put in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for 10 mins a pound (for rare), 15 mins a pound (for medium). Pull out an let rest for 10 mins minimum. Cut against the grain.
Fantastic...
 

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For a "lower cost" option...take a nice marinated tri-tip (3-4 lbs)...sear in an oiled skillet on med-high heat 4 mins a side...put in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for 10 mins a pound (for rare), 15 mins a pound (for medium). Pull out an let rest for 10 mins minimum. Cut against the grain.
Fantastic...
Truth. Tri-tip is not as popular in the Midwest as it is in other places, and I'm not sure why. I have family on the west coast and tri-tip is something they cook a ton of. My uncle would always grill up a few of them for family gatherings. Slice them thin for sandwiches. Always a big hit
 

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Porchetta for the win
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