The best way you can keep prime rib and other meats warm right after cooking is to place it in the oven. Set it to low heat to keep the temperature of the prime rib steady, at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit until you are ready to serve.

Place roast on the prepared rotisserie, and cook 2 to 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow to rest about 20 minutes before slicing.

Instructions:

1. Mix seasonings and rub onto all sides of the prime rib roast. Place on rotisserie and cook at 250°F for 4 hours to an internal temperature of 130°F.
2. Remove from rotisserie and allow roast to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice and enjoy.

Again, aluminum foil is the key to reheating your roast without drying it out. Wrap your roast in foil with a 1/4 cup of beef stock added to help retain the prime rib’s juicy flavor, and place it in the oven once it has been preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wrap it well in foil and put it back into the oven at the lowest possible temperature which I believe is 175F. That will reduce further cooking as much as possible while keeping the roast warm and out of the temperature danger zone.

In order to keep meat from drying out, you need to reheat it low and slow, says Appel. Place the meat in a baking dish and bake in the oven at 200 to 250 degrees until it’s warmed through. A one-inch thick steak or chicken breast should take 20 to 30 minutes.

The USDA says that a raw roast should keep between 3 and 5 days in the fridge, and unfortunately a 3 rib roast would take about 3 days to thaw, meaning if I put it in tonight, I would have to take it right back out tomorrow….

For best results, salt your prime rib on all surfaces with kosher salt at least 45 minutes before you start cooking it, and preferably the day before, leaving it in the fridge uncovered overnight. Your meat ends up better seasoned with less salty run-off.

The Fridge Allow around 16 hours for a typical 3 pound roast. After thawing, if left in the fridge beef will stay safe for 3-5 days. Be sure to place a plate or tray under the meat when it is thawing, just in case it leaks.

Freezing Prime Rib Storing your prime rib is quite simple. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to about 7 days and not worry about it going bad. If you want to save it longer than that, the freezer is a great option.

Use the following as a guideline:

1. Allow 12 to 24 hours to defrost steaks, depending on thickness.
2. Allow 4 to 7 hours per pound to defrost large roasts or thick compact pot roasts.
3. Allow 3 to 5 hours per pound to defrost small roasts or thin pot roasts.

Keep your meat in its plastic packaging, or put it in a ziplock bag, and place it in a bowl or on a plate to prevent meat juices from leaking on other foods in your fridge. If you defrost this way, you can wait up to 2 days before cooking your meat. It is safe to re-freeze your meat if you defrost it this way.

This method will take up 3-4 hours of defrosting, depending on how big your rib is! Another more straightforward way is to put the rib directly into the water, but with a sealed plastic package for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, replace the water with a cooler-temperature one to fasten the process.

Put your frozen roast in the refrigerator for one to three days — five days at the most. A 4-pound cut takes about 24 hours to thaw, but give it extra time if possible, just to be sure. This is the slowest method, but the safest and best for maintaining quality.

Never thaw meat on the counter or let it sit out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. In the summer, reduce this time to 1 hour. Never defrost meat in hot water.

“Submerge your vacuum sealed meat in cold water.” If you’re in a bind, you can speed up the thawing process by submerging the vacuum sealed bag in a bowl of cold water. Check it every few minutes and change the water each time it starts feeling warm.

The USDA suggests not leaving any meat out in the open for more than two hours, or one hour in climates above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Any meat left too long in temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit may rapidly develop bacteria. Refrigerator thawing is the safest way to thaw meat.