Prime Rib Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
12 people (estimate 2-3 servings per rib)
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Calories
823 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Prime Rib Recipe
Description
This prime rib roast begins by trimming and tying the ribs onto the roast to use as a natural rack. After resting at room temperature and seasoning lightly with salt, the roast is rubbed with a mixture of salt, black pepper, minced rosemary, thyme, chopped garlic, and olive oil. It is then roasted at 500˚F for 15 minutes to develop a crust, followed by lowering the oven temperature to 325˚F for an additional cooking period to reach the desired doneness, commonly medium for this size.
The bones keep the meat elevated during roasting, allowing heat circulation and even cooking. The garlic and herbs in the rub add aromatic flavors that complement the rich beef. The recipe notes that the internal meat temperature will continue to rise 5 to 10 degrees after removing from the oven, so timing is key to avoid overcooking.
This roast is suited for serving at gatherings or special meals where a substantial cut of beef is desired. Proper resting and monitoring of temperature produce tender, flavorful slices.
The recipe’s timing example for a 7 lb roast is 15 minutes at 500˚F, then approximately 1 hour 30 minutes at 325˚F for medium doneness.
Ingredients
For the Roast:
- 7 lb prime rib beef bone-in
- 3 1/2 tsp salt divided, sea salt
- 1/2 Tbsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp rosemary from 1 sprig or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, fresh leaves, minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme from 1-2 sprigs, or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, fresh leaves, minced
- 6 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 3 Tbsp extra light olive oil
Instructions
How to Make Prime Rib:
- Cut the ribs away from the roast, cutting right along the ribs and keeping the ribs together. Replace the ribs back onto the roast and use kitchen string to tie them tightly onto the roast in 1-inch intervals.
- Sprinkle meat all over with 2 tsp salt, cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 3 hours to come to room temperature (it will bake more uniformly). Then preheat Oven to 500˚F with rack in the lower third of the oven.
- Make your Prime Rib rub: In a small bowl, stir together: 1/2 Tbsp salt, 1/2 Tbsp black pepper, 1 tsp minced rosemary, 1/2 tsp minced thyme leaves, chopped garlic, and 3 Tbsp olive oil.
- Lightly pat the roast dry with a paper towel then rub all over top and sides with garlic rub. Place into a roasting pan bone-side-down (the bones will serve as a rack) and put a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the meat. Bake at 500˚F for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 325˚F and continue baking following these guidelines: 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, and 14-15 min per pound for medium. Roast until the thermometer registers: 120˚F for rare, 130˚F for medium rare, 140 for Medium, 150 for medium well.*
- Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil and rest 30 minutes before carving. Remove string and rack of ribs then slice to desired thickness.
Notes
- Allow the roast to rest at room temperature for 3 hours before cooking to ensure even roasting.
- The internal temperature of the meat will rise 5 to 10 degrees after removing from the oven; plan accordingly to prevent overcooking.
- This 7 lb roast example uses 15 minutes at 500˚F, then 1 hour 30 minutes at 325˚F for medium doneness.
- Tying the ribs to the roast creates a natural rack and helps even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people (estimate 2-3 servings per rib)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 823 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 823kcal | 41% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 74g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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