Ah, Prime Rib—the ultimate centerpiece for a special dinner. Here’s a detailed guide for a perfectly roasted, juicy prime rib with a flavorful crust.
Prime Rib Recipe
Servings: 6–8
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1.5–2 hours (depending on size and desired doneness)
Ingredients:
- 1 (4–6 lb) bone-in prime rib roast
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Optional: horseradish sauce or au jus for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare the roast:
- Remove roast from fridge at least 1 hour before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Season:
- Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil (or butter), salt, and pepper to make a paste.
- Rub the paste all over the roast, covering all sides.
- Roast at high heat:
- Place roast fat-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast 15 minutes at 450°F to sear the outside and lock in juices.
- Lower heat and continue roasting:
- Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Roast 1–1.5 hours (depending on size) until internal temperature reaches:
- Rare: 120–125°F (49–52°C)
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C)
- Medium: 140–145°F (60–63°C)
- Rest:
- Remove roast from oven and tent loosely with foil.
- Let rest 20–30 minutes before slicing. Internal temperature will rise 5–10°F while resting.
- Serve:
- Slice between the ribs for bone-in portions or into boneless slices.
- Serve with horseradish sauce, au jus, or your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer: This is the most reliable way to get perfect doneness.
- Fat cap up: Keeps the meat moist and bastes it naturally during roasting.
- Optional crust: For extra flavor, mix salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs with a little Dijon mustard and rub onto the roast before cooking.
- Leftovers: Prime rib makes excellent sandwiches or can be chopped into a hash.
I can also give a reverse-sear prime rib method that produces an even juicier, perfectly cooked roast with a crisp crust.
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