Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
548 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib Recipe
Description
This recipe centers on a boned and tied bone-in prime rib generously coated with a compound butter blended from softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs including thyme, oregano, and rosemary, alongside salt and black pepper. Starting the roast at a high oven temperature (450°F) for a short period encourages browning and crust formation before the temperature is reduced to 325°F for slow cooking.
The prime rib cooks approximately 15 minutes per pound until reaching an internal temperature of 110°F, allowing for carryover cooking during resting. Resting the roast for at least 20 minutes wrapped in foil completes the cooking and results in medium-rare doneness around 130°F. The herb garlic butter promotes a fragrant, savory crust contrasting with the tender meat inside.
This dish serves well as a celebratory roast or special occasion centerpiece. The blend of garlic and fresh herbs complements the richness of prime rib without overwhelming it. For even cooking, bringing the meat to room temperature before roasting is recommended.
Ingredients
- 2-6 pounds prime rib boned and tied, bone-in
- 1 cup butter softened
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon thyme finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon oregano finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon rosemary finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the prime rib from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before bringing it to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix butter, garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub all of the butter on the outside of your prime rib and place in a roasting pan or large skillet with the fat side up.
- Cook for 15 minutes and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees. It is about 15 minutes per pound of meat. Bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 110 degrees.
- Remove the prime rib from the oven and let it rest with foil for at least 20 minutes. The temperature will be 130 degrees Fahrenheit for a medium rare prime rib.
Notes
- Bring the prime rib out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to achieve even roasting.
- Use fresh herbs finely chopped to distribute their flavor evenly in the garlic butter.
- Rest the roast covered loosely with foil for at least 20 minutes to allow juices to redistribute for a juicy medium-rare result.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1126mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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