How to place rib roast in pan

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Do you put water in bottom of pan for prime rib?
Do you need a roasting pan rack for prime rib?
Do you cover a rib roast while cooking it?

Do you put water in bottom of pan for prime rib?

Put the roast on a rack (or on top of some carrots, celery and sliced onion, which will flavor the drippings nicely) in the roasting pan, and add just a little water to the bottom of the pan — it shouldn't touch the meat.

Do you need a roasting pan rack for prime rib?

Place the roast rib side down in a baking pan or roasting pan that has high sides. The pan does not need a rack to hold the roast because the bones act as a natural rack for the prime rib.

Do you cover a rib roast while cooking it?

Do Not Cover the roast. You will want to estimate about 12 minutes per pound of meat for the cooking time. See charts to make it easy to determine Prime Rib Roast Cooking Times.