Treat your taste buds to the exquisite flavor of roasted prime rib. This succulent cut of beef is expertly seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted to perfection in a hot oven. The juicy, tender texture of the prime rib is matched by its rich flavor and hearty aroma, making this dish an ideal centerpiece for any special occasion. Enjoy the prime rib’s juicy, roasty goodness with crispy roasted potatoes, a flavorful side salad, and a glass of red wine. Roasted prime rib is sure to have your guests raving about the delicious meal you’ve prepared.
Garlic Butter Rub recipe below.
Ingredients
1 boneless prime rib roast
Method
Bring roast to room temperature before cooking.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees with rack in middle of the oven.
Set roast in a roasting pan.
Set the roast in the oven and cook by this formula. Multiply the exact weight of your prime rib by 5 minutes (round up to the nearest minute). So a 6.45 lb roast x 5 minutes = 32.25 minutes so 33 minutes.
When that time is up, turn off the heat and leave the roast in the oven to sit for 2 hours, without opening the door.
Remove from oven and let roast rest for at least 10 minutes before carving into servings.
Notes:
* You can plan about one rib bone for two people (so a prime rib with two bones will feed four)
* You can slather the roast with a compound butter before roasting.
* You should always insert a probe-style thermometer to monitor the internal temp of your roast and avoid any chance of over-cooking. Set the probe alarm (to 125 degrees F for medium-rare) just in case, and pull the prime rib from the oven even if there’s still time left on the clock
Garlic Butter Rub
1 cup butter
7 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp thyme
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
Combine all ingredients until fully mixed into a compound butter.
Before roasting, rub compound butter over entire roast.
