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Reverse Sear Prime Rib Sous Vide – Perfect 7-Step Method

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A showstopping reverse sear prime rib sous vide that’s juicy, pink throughout, and crusted to perfection. Ideal for holidays or anytime you want flawless results.

Ingredients

Scale

1 standing rib roast (prime rib), 3 to 12 pounds (1.3 to 5.4 kg)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat sous vide water bath to 132°F for medium-rare.

2. Season roast liberally with salt and pepper. Chill uncovered overnight if possible.

3. Seal in vacuum bag or use water displacement method.

4. Cook in sous vide bath for 5 to 8 hours, depending on roast size.

5. Remove from bag and pat completely dry with paper towels.

6. Preheat oven to 500°F. Let roast rest while oven heats.

7. Roast for 6 to 10 minutes until exterior is crisp and browned.

8. Remove, let rest 10 minutes, then carve and serve.

Notes

For rare, set sous vide to 129°F; for medium, 135°F.

Salting overnight helps with flavor and browning.

You can hold the roast in sous vide up to 90 minutes before finishing.

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