Rib Eye Roast

Rib eye roast is definitely a tasty treat for beef lovers. However, preparing this expensive meat cut is considered a challenge for newbies. There are several ways of cooking this roast. You can prepare it directly, or consider dry aging the roast for 1 - 3 days to get a more flavorful meat. For the process, simple place meat on a wire rack in the refrigerator. Leave it uncovered with a tray beneath the rack to collect drippings. Just before baking or grilling, you can remove the dried parts.

What is a Rib Eye Roast?

As the name goes, beef rib eye roast is extracted from the rib portion (from 6th to 12th ribs) of the animal. The bones are removed before packaging, leaving behind juicy rib muscles. A flavorful, boneless meat, its alternative names are boneless rib roast and Delmonico roast. When cut into individual steaks, they are called rib eye steaks. An expensive meat cut, you really don't want to spoil the taste of this tender roast. So, if you are new to cooking, then learn basic tips for cooking a rib eye roast perfectly.

Things to be noted for cooking a rib eye roast are seasoning spices, cooking time and internal meat temperature. As the meat is flavorful, use seasoning herbs sparingly. Or else, the culinary spices will overpower meat flavor. Regarding cooking time, it differs according to thickness of meat cut and desired taste. The following is a brief info about meat doneness with reference to internal temperature and cooking duration for a 5 - 6 pounds rib eye roast at 350° F oven setting.

• Rare Roast: Meat thermometer reading should be 135 - 145° F, and estimated cooking period is 18 - 20 minutes per pound.
• Medium Rare Roast: Meat thermometer reading falls about 145° F, and the cooking period is 20 - 22 minutes per pound.
• Medium Roast: Meat thermometer reading is 160° F, and the roast should be cooked for 20 - 24 minutes per pound.
• Well Cooking: Meat thermometer reading should be 170° F, and estimated cooking period is 22 - 26 minutes per pound.

Healthy Recipes for Rib Eye Roast

The best methods to cook rib eye roast are grilling, baking, smoking and pan frying. Baking roast with potatoes, onions and other veggies a popular way of serving this beef cut. Before actually cooking this beef cut, prepare it by rinsing under running water. Then, trim off the loose parts and fatty portion to enjoy a low calorie version. Also, some people opt for marinating meat in plain vinegar, wine or fruit juices in the refrigerator for tenderizing meat prior to cooking.

Easy Rib Eye Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 - 6 pounds rib eye roast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt to taste

Directions for Preparation

For this recipe, preheat oven to 350° F. Place meat in a roasting pan, and rub with olive oil on all sides. Then, sprinkle freshly ground pepper and salt over meat. With your fingers, spread seasoning evenly over the meat. Arrange meat with the fat side up. If available, insert an oven safe meat thermometer in the center of the beef cut. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, and check thermometer reading. If it doesn't show the desired range, return meat in the oven, and bake for another half an hour or so. After cooking, allow roast to cool down for 15 minutes and serve with your preferred side dishes.

Marinated Rib Eye Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ⅓ cup coarsely ground pepper
• 2 (4-5 pounds) boneless rib eye roasts
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups soy sauce
• 1½ cups cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Directions for Preparation

Prepare meat by rinsing, and keep aside. In a small bowl, combine cardamom and pepper. Sprinkle this over roasts and rub it to cover the sides. Place roasts in two shallow baking dishes. Take a mixing bowl, and add the ingredients - tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar, garlic powder and paprika. Stir well and pour this marinade over the meat cuts, and turn them several times. Cover dishes and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Next day, remove roasts and place one each in two baking pans. Bake at 350° F oven temperature for 2 hours, and check with a meat thermometer. When they are cooked to your desired taste, remove from oven. Keep roasts in the cooling rack for 15 minutes to complete internal cooking. You can learn more on Hawaiian ribeye recipes.

For grilled rib eye roast, you can use canola oil and your preferred dry rub for seasoning. But, make sure that temperature is set at high in the start of cooking, and then reduce heat. This will make a nice crust on the outer side, thereby preserving flavor and juiciness of the inside meat. Also, do not cook rib eye roast beyond medium rare and medium doneness. Otherwise, much of the juiciness will be lost during grilling.