Poor Man's Prime Rib
Poor Man’s Prime Rib is an inexpensive alternative to prime rib. It’s just as succulent and delicious, just at a much more affordable price point. You can make cheaper cuts just as good if you know how to!
Servings: 8
Calories: 462kcal
Ingredients
- 4.5 pound chuck roast
- 2-3 tablespoon prime rib rub
Instructions
- Take your roast out of the fridge, pat it dry, season with our prime rib rub and place on a roasting pan.
- Allow the roast to sit out while the oven preheats to 500F with the rack left in the center.
- Once preheated, place the roast in the oven then immediately reduce the heat to 475F.
- Cook for 7 minutes per pound (31 minutes at this size), then shut the oven off without opening it once. You will likely leave it for about an additional 45 minutes to get to at least 130F. Then allow it to rest, tented to bring it 135F-140F for medium rare.
- Allow it to rest after for 15 minutes, then slice thin.
Notes
- Do not open the oven during the high-heat cooking phase or the carryover cooking phase while the oven is off. This keeps the trapped heat from being released to the meat cooks properly and evenly.
- A digital wireless thermometer is a must for this poor man’s prime rib. It helps you monitor the temperature without having to check it manually and disrupt the cooking.
- I highly recommend a chuck roast for this recipe, but a top sirloin roast would work in a pinch.
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 6mg