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I took it out of the freezer first thing yesterday Wed morning and put in my refrigerator. If you look at a prime rib temperature chart youll see that medium-rare falls at 130F to 134F.
Medium which some diners prefer ranges from 135F to 144F.
Prime rib thawing time. How long does it take to thaw a frozen prime rib. The best way to thaw frozen meat is by leaving it overnight in the fridge. Its a slow process but that allows for an even thaw and keeps the meat at a cold safe temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long can a prime rib sit in the refrigerator. 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. During this time if you decide not to use the beef you can safely refreeze it without cooking.
There are three safe ways to thaw beef. In the refrigerator in cold water and in the microwave. Never thaw on the counter or in other locations.
Its best to plan ahead for slow safe thawing in the refrigerator. So last week I bought an extra standing rib roast for prime rib since they were on sale. Or so planning on smoking it for NY eve dinner.
I took it out of the freezer first thing yesterday Wed morning and put in my refrigerator. This morning it still seems rock hard. Most diners consider medium-rare the perfect degree of doneness for a prime rib roast.
If you look at a prime rib temperature chart youll see that medium-rare falls at 130F to 134F. Medium which some diners prefer ranges from 135F to 144F. So if I want to smoke it on Saturday I start thawing it Tuesday night about 7 PM.
I put it in the sink until bed time about 9 to 10PM. Then in the fridge until Friday afternoon. Then I cut my crosshatch in it pan it and put it into the fridge again until smoking time.
Depending on your freezer you could be looking at well past 1231 for it to thaw if you started today 1228. I have found that the interweb thaw in a fridge times come up well-short. But with beef you can easily cheat with the cold water trick.
Fridge thawing is safer. If the frozen roast goes into a slow oven for several hours some parts of the interior will thaw and spend a long time in the danger zone above 40F. If someone got sick unlikely this would be an obvious source.
I use a microwave to get a roast to an almost thawed state when there is no time for a fridge defrost. Its a slow process but that allows for an even thaw and keeps the meat at a cold safe temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Place frozen prime rib in a pan and put it in the refrigerator for at least one full day to thaw before cooking.
Two to four hours before cooking bring the prime rib out on the kitchen counter covered to reach room temperature. The exact time it takes depends on the size so use your best judgment. How long do I let a prime rib rest.
Letting the roast rest is key to Perfect Prime Rib. This allows the juices to redistribute and believe it or not the roast will continue to cook for the next 15 to 20 minutes while its out of the oven and resting. Many a Perfect Prime Rib is.
Feb 12 2012 0824 AM 25. My rib roast has been on a rack in the fridge with foil loosly covering for over 24 hours but it is still like a rock. The plan was to salt it tomorrow evening and roast for Tuesday Valentines Day.
Im afraid it is still going to be frozen tomorrow evening.