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Perfect Prime Rib Recipe

Perfect Prime Rib Recipe

Enjoy this Perfect Prime Rib Recipe featuring a tender, juicy roast with a crisp herb crust made from salt and slow-roasting techniques.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Salt, chill, and get to room temperature 15 hours
Total Time 17 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 814 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • wire rack
  • leave-in thermometer
  • pairing knife
  • kitchen twine
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

Prime Rib

  • 4.5 lbs prime rib roast
  • 3-4 tablespoon coarse salt depending on the size of the meat

Seasoning

  • 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8-10 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

Prepare Prime Rib

  • Separate the ribs from the meat.
  • Stand the prime rib on the cutting board, rib bone up.
  • Using a pairing knife, carefully slice along the rib bone to separate the bone from the roast.
  • Cut some of the fat cap off, but leave some to keep the prime rib tender.
  • Generously rub the meat with coarse salt.
  • Tie the prime rib with kitchen twine in 3-5 places.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or up to 18 hours.

Cooking Prime Rib

  • Pull the meat out of the refrigerator 2-3 hours before cooking.
  • Preheat oven to 500°F and set up a wire rack in the roasting pan.
  • Combine garlic, olive oil, herbs, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Rub the seasoning all over the salted prime rib.
  • Transfer prime rib to the roasting pan and insert leave-in thermometer.
  • Cook at 500°F for 15-20 minutes, then lower to 250°F until desired temperature is reached.
  • Cook until the roast reaches 120°F for medium-rare.

Carving Prime Rib

  • Once the meat reached the temperature, let it rest for about 20 minutes.
  • Slice the prime rib against the grain into ½ inch thick steaks.

Notes

Serve with red wine Au Jus or horseradish sauce for additional flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 814kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 2731mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Beef, dinner party, holiday roast, Perfect Prime Rib Recipe, prime rib, standing rib roast
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