How to Cook Prime Rib in a Convection Oven

Prime rib is the best cut of beef and is often referred to as the "king" of beef cuts [source: Simply Recipes]. It's rather expensive, but well worth the money. It's sometimes referred to as a "standing" rib roast, because all you have to do is stand the roast on the bones in a pan and bake [source: Simply Recipes]. Convection ovens cook much faster than conventional ovens, because they have fans that circulate the hot air, speeding up the cooking process [source: partselect]. The best way to cook a prime rib is to begin the procedure on a high temperature to obtain the perfect brown exterior, and then reduce the temperature until the inside is cooked well. The only tool you will really need is a food thermometer.

The total amount of cooking time for a rare roast is approximately 15 minutes per pound (500 grams), and 18 to 20 minutes per pound (500 grams) for a medium-rare roast. The temperature inside the beef should measure 115 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (46 to 49 degrees Celsius) for a rare roast, and 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit (52 to 54 degrees Celsius) for a medium roast.

Here's what to do: