Christmas Dinner help! Rib-eye roast in a counter top roaster?

[bettymae1121]

I'm hosting Christmas dinner this year (4 adults, 2 teen boys, and a toddler) and have decided I want to buy a rib-eye roast from Costco (same cut as a standing rib roast, only no bones). I only have a single oven though, and thought I might invest in a counter-top roaster to make the roast in, freeing up the oven for the side dishes.

I've never used a counter-top roaster before, and have never made a rib-eye roast before, either! Has anyone done this, and if so, how long do I cook the roast for?

Or should I forget the counter-top roaster and make everything in the oven? I'm making (from scratch) au gratin potatoes and roasted Brussel sprouts (also a steamed veggie but that will be on the stove top obviously). The dinner rolls I'll bake (from scratch) in the morning and just warm up right before mealtime (in the evening) so that's not a factor.

I'm a pretty handy cook in general, but I don't make roasts often and feel a little out of my depth in that area, and I don't want to ruin a $50 hunk of meat!

Help!

 

[Tinkerdreams]

I'm hosting Christmas dinner this year (4 adults, 2 teen boys, and a toddler) and have decided I want to buy a rib-eye roast from Costco (same cut as a standing rib roast, only no bones). I only have a single oven though, and thought I might invest in a counter-top roaster to make the roast in, freeing up the oven for the side dishes.

I've never used a counter-top roaster before, and have never made a rib-eye roast before, either! Has anyone done this, and if so, how long do I cook the roast for?

Or should I forget the counter-top roaster and make everything in the oven? I'm making (from scratch) au gratin potatoes and roasted Brussel sprouts (also a steamed veggie but that will be on the stove top obviously). The dinner rolls I'll bake (from scratch) in the morning and just warm up right before mealtime (in the evening) so that's not a factor.

I'm a pretty handy cook in general, but I don't make roasts often and feel a little out of my depth in that area, and I don't want to ruin a $50 hunk of meat!

Help!

It is very easy to cook a prime rib roast. Counter top will be fine. Start the roast at 500F for 20 minutes and then turn the temp down to 350. Use a meat thermometer during the cook time and cook to 130F internal temp. Remove from the oven and cover and let sit for 15 minutes. This will make a perfect medium roast. It takes approximately 12 - 15 minutes a pound to cook.

If you want to marinade it ahead of time, do a salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil mixture and coat the roast in it and let it marinade overnight. For an extra kick, you can also stuff garlic into the roast itself. Adds wonderful flavor.

Good luck and enjoy!!

 

[yoopermom]

I assume you mean like in a Nesco roaster? That's actually the only way that I do my roasts, and they turn out delicious every time. The only trick is to remember that they cook like an oven (at temperature), so you don't want to shove too big of a piece of meat in there for the size of the roaster. Like the PP above, I start it high, then settle it down and let it cook, seasoning appropriately. A meat thermometer is your friend!

You might find you use it more than you think. It truly works as a "small oven". I use ours for soups/stews in winter, and for tons of things in summer when I don't want the real oven to heat up the already hot house.

Turkey breast is going in ours tomorrow!

Terri

 

[gottaluvPluto]

I do a roast every year and it is so tender and juicy! You can do it on a counter top roaster. I recommend you check out this site http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/38/Prime-Rib-or-Standing-Rib-Roast

They have the best information for cooking the roast!! Good luck!

 

[wvjules]

I did a turkey in a countertop roaster for the first time last year and it came out so delicious and juicy! However, it cooked A LOT faster than it would have if I used a stove. This year I cooked it at a lower temp so it cooked a bit slower and it turned out just as good and juicy as the year before. I wll never put a turkey in the oven now. And doing it that way also frees up the oven for other baked items, rolls, sides, pies, etc.

 

[Happy Snowman]

I found this several years ago and tried it...it is amazing!!! I was hesitant but I first tried it with a smaller roast just in case. I've cooked my Prime Rib this way ever since. It's nice because it frees up your oven for other things too. I do my steaks on the grill in a similar manner, cook low to start then sear. I know it's contrary to common beliefs but it's easy and so much better....

http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/12/the-food-lab-how-to-cook-roast-a-perfect-prime-rib.html

I'm doing a 10 lb Prime rib this year . I buy boneless.

Anyone have a good crust recipe? I usually use a blend of seasonings and some Dijon mustard to make a paste but open to other ideas!

 

[bettymae1121]

Thanks everyone!