Best Prime Rib Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Resting Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Prime Rib Recipe
Description
The Best Prime Rib Recipe begins by tying the roast for an even shape, then applying a coating of melted butter combined with minced garlic, garlic powder, kosher salt, and Italian seasoning. The roast is placed fat side up in a pan and seared at a high temperature (450°F) to develop a browned crust. After 15 minutes, the oven temperature is reduced to 325°F to finish roasting gradually, allowing the internal temperature to rise to the preferred level of doneness—ranging from rare to well done.
Using a thermometer ensures precise cooking. Once removed, the roast rests tented with foil for 15-30 minutes, redistributing juices to optimize tenderness. Slicing against the grain reveals juicy, flavorful prime rib with a seasoned crust. This traditional method emphasizes careful temperature control and resting to maximize texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 prime rib roast about 5 pounds
- 4 tbsp butter for brushing, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- If tying, tie roast together tightly with baking twine.
- Place roast in a shallow roasting pan with the fatty side up.
- Cover prime rib with melted butter.
- Combine garlic, salt, and seasonings in a small bowl.
- Cover roast with herbs and seasonings.
- Place roast in roasting pan in oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees, fat side up.
- After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 325ºF and continue roasting for approximately 2 hours (when thermometer registers 110 degrees Fahrenheit), or adjust for desired doneness, checking temperature with a thermometer.
- For rare ribeye prime rib, the in-oven temperature should be 105-110 degrees. For medium rare to medium prime rib, the in-oven temperature should be 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. For well done prime rib, the in-oven temperature should be 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer roast to cutting board or cooling rack and tent with foil and let rest 15-30 minutes.
- Slice across the grain to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1639mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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