Expert: Steve Hanagan - 12/25/2007

Question
"I will be making a 12 lb. prime rib roast today. I neglected to look closely at the roast until this a.m. I don't exactly have a roasting pan that will hold this large mass. I do have a jelly roll pan... Being that this is the first time I am attempting to make prime rib are there a lot of run off juices associated with making this? What would be my best option. I do have a double oven. Should I cut it in 1/2?"


Answer
I think I would go ahead and use the Jelly Roll pan.  About 1/2 way through the cooking process pull the meat out of the oven and drain the pan.  Keep an eye on it after that and drain as needed.  You need to be careful with this or you can make a mess in the oven.