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Make the most gorgeous, PERFECT prime rib right in your Instant Pot! My Instant Pot Prime Rib Roast is as easy as it gets and delicious, too.
Learn how to cook prime rib in the Instant Pot, including the rub to use and how to make gravy from drippings. This reverse sear recipe is the best ever and is so delicious for the holidays or as a Sunday dinner idea!
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- Best Instant Pot Prime Rib
- Best Prime Rib Cut
- Instant Pot Prime Rib Ingredients
- How to Make Prime Rib in the Instant Pot
- Prime Rib Instant Pot Tips
- Prime Rib Rub
- How long do I cook Prime Rib in Instant Pot?
- Prime Rib Temperatures
- Instant Pot Prime Rib FAQs
- How to make Prime Rib Gravy
- Prime Rib vs Ribeye
- How Much Prime Rib Per Person
- HOW MUCH PRIME RIB PER PERSON
- Prime Rib Side Dishes
- Leftover Prime Rib Ideas
- Best Prime Rib Recipes
- 📋 Recipe
- 💬 Reviews
Best Instant Pot Prime Rib
The Instant Pot may just be the best way to cook prime rib. It frees up space in your oven and makes everything from the rib roast itself to the gravy as easy as can be! This is a perfect holiday recipe. I also love making my Instant Pot Ham for Christmas and Easter dinner.
This was amazing! Easy. Fast. And amazing.
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Best Prime Rib Cut
We recommend looking for a boneless rib roast with plenty of marbling.
Marbling refers to the streaks of fat and white flecks in a cut of beef, and it adds tons of flavor to a rib roast!
First recipe I tried in my brand new IP and it did not disappoint! Hubby has added this to the repeat list.
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Instant Pot Prime Rib Ingredients
- boneless beef rib roast
- sea salt
- black pepper
- beef stock
- red wine Merlot, shiraz, pinot noir or your favorite red wine
- vegetable oil
- all-purpose flour
- optional: sprigs of fresh herbs we recommend rosemary, thyme, or parsley
How to Make Prime Rib in the Instant Pot
- Score the fat cap of a boneless beef rib roast.
- Generously season your roast on all sides with sea salt and ground black pepper. Give it a good coating, even if it seems like too much salt. Trust us, you want to coat it all over!
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. Place the roast in the trivet. Add beef stock and red wine.
- Lock the lid in place and make sure the vent is in the “sealing” position. Choose the manual setting, low pressure, and set the timer for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes is done, do not remove the lid or release the pressure. Leave the roast in the pot for 30 more minutes. The Instant Pot will automatically switch modes to the “keep warm” setting.
- Once 30 minutes are up, open the pot and insert a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the rib. As always, be careful when removing the lid. The meat thermometer should read approximately 125°F. If the temperature is too low, put the lid back on and leave it on warm for 5 to 10 minutes longer, then check again. When searing, the temperature will rise, so you want to pull the prime rib out of the pot early (before it cooks to your desired temperature).
- Remove the roast to a plate. Strain the liquids from the Instant Pot into a cup, and set it aside.
- Remove the trivet from the Instant Pot. Select the highest saute setting. Add vegetable oil to the pot. Place the prime rib roast back and sear it until it browns on all sides, approximately 10-15 minutes.The prime rib should have a nice crust on it. If you prefer, you can brown the roast in a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop.
- Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the prime rib and make sure you cook it to your desired degree of doneness. For quick reference, the temperature for medium-rare prime rib is 135 °F and 145 for medium. Remove the roast to a platter, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
I love trying new things! After making the best Prime Rib, a Boneless Prime Rib Roast, and a Standing Rib Roast all in the oven, I can safely say that cooking it in the Instant Pot is my favorite way to save on time and space in the oven.
Prime Rib Instant Pot Tips
- Reverse-seared prime rib makes it easy to cook your rib roast to the perfect temperature while maintaining a beautiful crust on the outside!
- Beef stock vs red wine: If you would prefer, you can substitute the red wine for additional beef stock.
- Meat thermometer: Always use a meat thermometer to achieve your desired degree of doneness.
- Let it rest: Always let the roast sit for 15 minutes before carving. This helps lock in the flavor.
- Slice against the grain: For the most tender prime rib, slice against the grain.
I love making this recipe for Sunday Supper. Another one of my family’s favorite recipes is this easy recipe for beef chuck roast.
Prime Rib Rub
All we use to season our dish is salt and pepper. For a beautiful roast like this, you don’t need more than that! If you want to try a more robust flavoring, I highly recommend this simple prime rib rub.
How long do I cook Prime Rib in Instant Pot?
Leave the roast in the pot for 30 more minutes after the initial cook time at pressure. The Instant Pot will automatically switch modes to the “keep warm” setting.
Once 30 minutes are up, open the pot and insert a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the rib.
The meat thermometer should read approximately 125°F. If the temperature is too low, put the lid back on and leave it on warm for 5 to 10 minutes longer, then check again.
THANK YOU … SO AMAZING! Did a 2.4lb Prime. OMG it did not disappoint! 4min low pressure 30 on keep warm. I did not have to do anything with the liquid to make it into Au jus. Just used as is! ♡♡♡♡♡♡ Ty
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Prime Rib Temperatures
Beef Roast recipes are our specialty. We love prime rib recipes of all kinds, from smoking prime rib to cooking it in the Instant Pot! You can use this roast beef temperature chart no matter what preparation you use to cook your beef.
The USDA recommends roast beef cooking temp be a minimum of 145°F.
| Beef Doneness | Internal Temperature |
|---|---|
| Rare beef temp | 125°F – bright red in the middle |
| Medium-rare roast | 135°F – warm red in the middle with slight pink around the edges |
| Medium roast | 145°F – warm pink throughout |
| Medium-well roast | 150°F – slightly pink at the center |
| Well-done roast | 160°F – little to no pink throughout |
Always be sure to use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
Instant Pot Prime Rib FAQs
If the title hasn’t given it away already… Yes, you can! You can make the perfect prime rib. Tender, cooked at just the right temperature, and full of flavor.
We do not recommend using a bone-in roast to make this recipe. The cook time will not be the same as boneless, so we recommend only using boneless.
You can! Just follow these cook times:
4 lb. roast – add 1 minute to the pressure cook time
5 lb. roast – add 1 minute to the pressure cook time
How to make Prime Rib Gravy
This recipe calls for all-purpose flour for the purpose of making gravy from the drippings. Homemade gravy is easy, delicious, and adds so much flavor to the dish!
- When done, remove the roast to a platter, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Add the strained liquids back to the pot, then add 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and stir to make a gravy.
You can use our step-by-step instructions and make the perfect au jus.
Prime Rib vs Ribeye
The difference is that prime rib is a larger cut of beef serving as a roast, while the ribeye is a smaller cut of beef serving as a steak.
Both the ribeye and the rib roast come from the same section of beef. In fact, ribeye is cut from the rib roast.
Both are juicy, delicious, and some of the best cuts of beef available. You have got to try our Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak, you will know exactly what I mean.
How Much Prime Rib Per Person
HOW MUCH PRIME RIB PER PERSON
You will need ½ pound of prime rib per person when the roast is part of a holiday spread, or ¾ pound per person if serving it as the main course. Here is a quick reference guide for how much prime rib per person you will need according to your number of guests:
| Number of Guests | Prime Rib as Main Course (¾ lb. serving) | Prime Rib as part of Holiday Spread (½ lb. serving) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3-4 lbs. | 2 lbs. |
| 5 | 4-5 lbs. | 2.5 lbs. |
| 6 | 5-6 lbs. | 3 lbs. |
| 7 | 6-7 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
| 8 | 7-8 lbs. | 4 lbs. |
| 9 | 8-9 lbs. | 4.5 lbs. |
| 10 | 9-10 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
| 11 | 10-11 lbs. | 5.5 lbs. |
| 12 | 11-12 lbs. | 6 lbs. |
| 13 | 12-13 lbs. | 6.5 lbs. |
| 14 | 13-14 lbs. | 7 lbs. |
Prime Rib Side Dishes
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Almondine
- Roasted Artichoke Salad
Try my best Side Dishes for Prime Rib!
Leftover Prime Rib Ideas
- Leftover Prime Rib Pasta
- Roast Beef Sandwiches are amazing with leftover prime rib. I love adding remoulade sauce to mine.
- Beef Nachos
Best Prime Rib Recipes
- Boneless Prime Rib
- Slow Roasted Prime Rib
- Standing Rib Roast
- Smoked Prime Rib
- Grilled Prime Rib
- Sous Vide Prime Rib
Try this dish with my Prime Rib Seasoning!
📋 Recipe
Amazing Instant Pot Prime Rib
Equipment
- Trivet
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. boneless beef rib roast
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup unsalted beef stock
- ½ cup red wine Merlot, shiraz, pinot noir or your favorite red wine
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- optional: sprigs of fresh herbs we recommend rosemary, thyme, or parsley
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Score the fat cap of a 3 lb. boneless beef rib roast.
- Generously season your roast on all sides with sea salt and ground black pepper. Give it a good coating, even if it seems like too much salt. Trust us, you want to coat it all over!
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. Place the roast in the trivet. Add 1 cup unsalted beef stock and ½ cup red wine.Optional step: Add a few sprigs of fresh herbs to the Instant Pot, such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley.
- Lock the lid in place and make sure the vent is in the “sealing” position. Choose the manual setting, low pressure, and set the timer for 5 minutes.Once the 5 minutes is done, do not remove the lid or release the pressure. Leave the roast in the pot for 30 more minutes. The Instant Pot will automatically switch modes to the “keep warm” setting.
- Once 30 minutes are up, open the pot and insert a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the rib. As always, be careful when removing the lid.The meat thermometer should read approximately 115°F. If the temperature is too low, put the lid back on and leave it on warm for 5 to 10 minutes longer, then check again. When searing, the temperature will rise, so you want to pull the prime rib out of the pot early (before it cooks to your desired temperature).Remove the roast to a plate. Strain the liquids from the Instant Pot into a cup, and set aside.
- Remove the trivet from the Instant Pot. Select the highest saute setting. Add 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil to the pot. Place the prime rib roast back and sear it until it browns on all sides, approximately 10-15 minutes. The prime rib should have a nice crust on it. If you prefer, you can brown the roast in a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop.
- Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the prime rib and make sure you cook it to your desired degree of doneness. For quick reference, the temperature for medium-rare prime rib is 135 °F and 145 for medium.Remove the roast to a platter, tent with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.Add the strained liquids back to the pot, then add 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and stir to make a gravy.
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Notes
- Reverse searing prime rib: We recommend you reverse sear prime rib as we outline in the steps above.
- Beef stock vs red wine: If you would prefer, you can substitute the red wine for additional beef stock.
- Use a meat thermometer: Always use a meat thermometer for accuracy to achieve your desired degree of doneness.
- Let it rest: Always let the prime rib sit for 15 minutes before carving.
- Slice against the grain: For the most tender prime rib, slice the beef against the grain.
Dana says
Made this on a wish and a prayer, hoping it would work for Thanksgiving, and it DID! I was shocked that a rib roast could be done in 30 mins or so! Was absolutely fantastic! ONLY thing was with so much salt on the roast, the gravy was almost inedible due to being so salty. But the rib was perfect–I didn’t expect it to work, but it did!!!
Em Beitel says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Dana! Thank you so much for your comment! Enjoy the holiday season!
Sheila says
Omg! Thank you so much. Fallowed yr recipe for my ) Christmas Dinner. it came out perfect I had the best party on my block!! # mrs Christmas hostess!!!
Em Beitel says
We are so happy to hear it, Sheila! That is awesome!! Have a great new year!