Here's How To Cook Up Juicy Prime Rib At High Altitude

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Here's How To Cook Up Juicy Prime Rib At High Altitude By Rolland Judd Oct. 26, 2025 11:00 am EST

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A tender ribeye will satisfy most steak enthusiasts, but a thick, juicy slice of prime rib will send them over the moon. It hits every note a meat lover wants to experience — as long as it's moist and not overcooked. Dryness is the arch nemesis of beef, and when roasting it at high altitude, the risk of ruining that treasured piece of the rib primal becomes a genuine concern.

The Takeout spoke with Michael Goralski, executive chef at Steadfire Chophouse at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, Wyoming, about the nuances surrounding prime rib cooked at high altitude. He explained that the difference in atmospheric