Description
A nearly foolproof recipe for serving a show-stopping Roasted Prime Rib. This method delivers a succulent, perfectly cooked prime rib every time, with minimal effort. Whether you prefer rare, medium, or well-done, this recipe ensures a special dinner centerpiece your guests will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 5.75-pound prime rib roast (2 bones)
- Butter (1-2 sticks): Room temperature
- Kosher salt: Generous amount
- Fresh cracked pepper: To taste
- Your favorite herbs: (rosemary, thyme, or parsley; measure with your heart)
Instructions
- Prepare the Roast
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (ensure this temperature is accurate).
- Place the roast rib side down in a roasting pan.
- Season the Roast
- Combine butter, fresh cracked pepper, and your choice of herbs. Mix well.
- Generously spread the butter mixture over the entire surface of the prime rib.
- Cover the buttered surface with a liberal amount of kosher salt. Don’t be shy—most of the salt will melt away, leaving just enough for flavor.
- Initial Cooking
- Roast the prime rib in the preheated oven at 500°F for the appropriate time based on your desired doneness:
- Rare: 5 minutes per pound
- Medium: 6 minutes per pound
- Well-done: 7 minutes per pound
- Roast the prime rib in the preheated oven at 500°F for the appropriate time based on your desired doneness:
- The Resting Process
- After the roasting time, turn off the oven.
- Leave the prime rib in the oven for 2 hours without opening the door. (Resist the urge to peek!)
- Serve
- After 2 hours, remove the roast from the oven. Slice the meat, removing the rib bones if desired.
- Serve with your favorite accompaniments, such as au jus or horseradish sauce.
Notes
- The resting phase in the closed oven ensures perfectly even cooking, resulting in a juicy and tender roast.
- Save the rib bones for a delicious snack or use them for making stock!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 8 oz of cooked prime rib
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg