5 from 18 votes
Prime Rib
This prime rib roast recipe seasons a four-bone rib roast with kosher salt, coarse black pepper, and minced garlic before cooking it in two stages: an initial high heat to sear, followed by a lower oven temperature to finish. The result is a tender beef roast with a flavorful crust and a juicy interior. An oven-safe meat thermometer ensures precise doneness. Resting the roast before slicing allows the juices to redistribute for better texture and flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
678 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 pound rib roast , (4 bones)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper coarse ground
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Pat roast dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, pepper and garlic cloves and place onto roasting rack, fat side up, in a large roasting pan.
- Place an oven safe thermometer into the middle of the roast (not touching a bone).
- Cook for 20 minutes then turn the temperature down to 325 degrees.
- Cook for 12 minutes per pound (for rare) or 15 minutes per pound (for medium).
- Remove the roast when it reaches 115 degrees (if you want it rare) or 125 degrees (if you prefer medium).
- Tent the roast with foil and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving (this helps the roast finish cooking - the temperature will rise during this time).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
678kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
973mg
(41%)
Potassium
507mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.