How long do you cook a 3 lb prime rib roast for medium rare?

| *Weight of Roast* | *Temperature* | * Approximate Cooking Time* | *Doneness* |

| --------- |--------- | --------- | ------ |

| Up to 4# | Rare: | 17-19 minutes / 1# | Rare |

| | Medium Rare | 21-24 min. /1# | |

| | Medium | 25-29 minutes / 1# | |

| | Medium Well | 30-35 minutes / 1# | |

For each additional pound of roast add extra time according to the chart above.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast without touching bone or fat. The internal temperature should register:

| *Doneness* | *Internal Temperature* |

| -------- | -------- |

| Rare | 125° F |

| Medium Rare | 130° -135° F |

| Medium | 140° - 145° F |

| Medium Well | 150° - 155° F |

| Well Done | 160° F or above |

Cooking Tips:

- Be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that your roast is cooked to the desired doneness.

- For a more accurate reading, insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding any bone or fat.

- Allow the roast to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

- Enjoy!