18# prime rib?

kramerdog

I'll be cooking my first prime rib tomorrow, and thanks to a relative that works for a meat company, I've secured a nice 18# bone-in piece. Question is, should I cook it whole in my XL, or should I cut it in half and cook two separate pieces? Is there any advantage one way or the other?

thanks and merry Christmas!

fishlessman

if there is more than 2 that like ends cut it in half, you then get 4 ends

Richard Fl

More well cooked ends if you do 2 pieces. Also if the bones have not been cut almost off the roast, I would suggest it as it makes serving a lot easier, plus you can put seasoning between the bones and roast and then tie it up before cooking.

stike

cut it in half for the extra ends...

kramerdog

Merry Christmas everybody, and thank you for the suggestions. I'll be cutting and trimming in the morning!

Hoss

Cut it in half and get 2 good cooks outta it.

Richard Fl

You should be in bed dreaming of little LONEYs dancing in your head. Happy Holidays.

Hoss

:P Merry Christmas to you and yours!ALL HAIL DA KING!!!