Instant Pot Prime Rib

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Need a quick and easy prime rib recipe? You’re going to love my recipe for Instant Pot Prime Rib! This prime rib instant pot recipe is ready in under an hour. Perfect for a last-minute Easter or Christmas dinner!

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• Prime Rib Roast Instant Pot Recipe
• Prime Rib Instant Pot Ingredients
• How to Make Prime Rib in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Ribeye Roast Expert Tips
• How long do you cook Prime Rib in an Instant Pot?
• Prime Rib Temperatures
• Instant Pot Prime Rib FAQs
• How to Make Prime Rib Gravy
• What is the difference between Prime Rib and Ribeye?
• How Much Prime Rib Per Person
• What to Serve with Prime Rib
• Pin it for later!
• Recipe
• Reviews

Prime Rib Roast Instant Pot Recipe

If you know me, you know one thing for sure: I love prime rib. I’ve been cooking prime rib for the holidays for years, from slow-roasting (bone-in AND boneless), to grilling, smoking, air frying, and of course, pressure cooking! If a method exists for cooking prime rib, I have tried it.

Out of all of my prime rib recipes, my Instant Pot Prime Rib is one of my favorites. It’s quick and easy; you can have it ready in under an hour, so if you’re in a hurry to get dinner ready or just want to save yourself some time, this is the prime rib recipe for you.

This was amazing! Easy. Fast. And amazing.

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Prime Rib Instant Pot Ingredients

• Prime Rib Roast: You will need a boneless beef roast for this recipe. Be certain to measure and check that it fits in your Instant Pot before purchasing!
• Sea Salt: I highly recommend using sea salt or kosher salt rather than table salt. With a cut like prime rib, you really want to ensure best flavor, and a high quality sea salt is the way to do that.
• Black Pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper is the best choice, if possible.
• Beef Stock: If you happen to make your own bone broth, you can also use that.
• Red Wine: Use Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, or your favorite red wine. Use a high-quality wine for best flavor, and not a cooking wine.
• Vegetable Oil: For searing the roast. We’re doing a reverse-sear in this case.
• All-Purpose Flour: You can also use cornstarch or gluten-free flour if necessary. This is just for thickening the juices after cooking to serve with the roast.
• Optional: Sprigs of fresh herbs make great additions. Rosemary, thyme, or parsley are all good choices.

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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How to Make Prime Rib in the Instant Pot

1. Score the fat cap of a boneless beef rib roast.
   
2. Season your roast on all sides with sea salt and ground black pepper. Give it a good coating, even if it seems to be too much salt. Trust us, you want to coat it all over!
   
3. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. Place the roast in the trivet. Add beef stock and red wine.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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 warm for 5 to 10 minutes longer, then check again. The temperature will rise when searing, so you want to pull the prime rib out of the pot early (before it cooks to your desired temperature).
   
6. Remove the roast to a plate. Strain the liquids from the Instant Pot into a cup and set it aside.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the prime rib and 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.

Instant Pot Ribeye Roast Expert 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 prefer, you can substitute the red wine for additional beef stock.
• I recommend looking for a boneless rib roast with plenty of marbling.
• Marbling refers to the streaks of fat and white dots in a cut of beef, and it adds tons of flavor to a rib roast!
• 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.
• All we use to season our dish is salt and pepper. You don’t need more than that for a beautiful roast like this! I highly recommend this simple prime rib butter rub for a more robust flavoring.

How long do you cook Prime Rib in an Instant Pot?

Leave the roast in the pot for 30 more minutes after the initial cooking 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

The USDA recommends roast beef cooking temp be a minimum of 145°F. See my full beef temp chart for more info.

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

Instant Pot Prime Rib FAQs

How to Make Prime Rib Gravy

This recipe calls for all-purpose flour to make gravy from the drippings. Homemade gravy is easy, delicious, and adds flavor to the dish!

1. When done, remove the roast to a platter, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Add the strained liquids back to the pot, then add 3 Tbsp. All-purpose flour and stir to make gravy.

You can use our step-by-step instructions and make the perfect au jus.

What is the difference between Prime Rib and 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. The ribeye and rib roast come from the same beef section. Ribeye is cut from the rib roast.

Both are juicy, delicious, and some of the best cuts of beef available.

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.

What to Serve with Prime Rib

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Green Bean Almondine
• Roasted Artichoke Salad

Try my best Side Dishes for Prime Rib!

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