This is the most flavorful Prime Rib Roast Recipe, prized for tenderness, juiciness, and rich flavor. Prime Rib, or standing rib roast, is the perfect roast for any special occasion or the holiday season.
Prime Rib is a meaty cut of beef, robust, and savory, with a hint of sweetness from caramelized natural sugars. I save my Prime Rib Roast from the half beef we buy every year for this recipe at Christmas!
Fat marbling throughout this luxurious roast adds more flavor and a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's incredibly delicious and a popular choice for Christmas dinner or holiday feasts.
Prime Rib Roast
Prime rib has a rich, beefy flavor famous among meat lovers. The marbling in the meat helps to keep it tender and juicy during cooking, while the bones impart additional flavor and aroma.
You can simply season and roast or go more elaborate with prime rib rub, herbs, and spices. Prime Rib is perfect served with a wide range of sides, and accompaniments.
An impressive sight, with its large size and impressive appearance. Prime Rib roast is the centerpiece of a special meal or holiday celebration, making it a memorable and festive choice.
Prime rib is a high-quality cut of beef that's tender and flavorful... An awesome roast for special occasions and celebrations.
Oven Temperature
This prime rib roast recipe oven temperature is initially set to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for the first 15 minutes... Then it's reduced to 325 degrees F oven for the remaining time.
The first high temperature creates a crust on the outside of the prime rib roast. Searing the meat at a high temperature for a short amount of time helps to lock in the juices and create a flavorful outer layer.
After tearing, you lower the oven temp to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to allow the meat to cook more evenly and thoroughly without burning or overcooking. This lower temperature allows the interior of the meat to cook to the desired level of doneness while keeping it tender and juicy.
This two-temperature cooking method creates a flavorful and perfect prime rib holiday dinner.
Succulent Prime Rib Roast Recipe
This recipe is for a 6-7 pound bone-in roast. If you have a larger or smaller roast, you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure that it cooks evenly and reaches the desired level of doneness.
Ingredients
- 1 (6-7 pound) bone-in prime rib roast
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh rosemary
- Chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
How to Cook Perfect Prime Rib Roast
- Remove the prime rib roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour. Room temperature roast cooks more evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil to create a paste.
- Rub the paste all over the prime rib roast, making sure to get it into all of the crevices.
- Place the prime rib roast on a rack in a roasting pan, with the fat side facing up, and the bones on the bottom.
- Roast the prime rib in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 120-125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Remove the roast from the oven and tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Slice the prime rib roast into thick, juicy slices and serve with your favorite sides.
Meat Thermometer
The most important tool when making prime rib is the instant-read thermometer! Meat thermometers are essential when cooking prime rib! Meat thermometers ensure that meat is cooked to the proper temperature and doneness level.
Accuracy. A meat thermometer provides a precise reading of the internal temperature of the meat. Meat thermometers are the most important tool for ensuring that prime rib is cooked right. (Rare, medium, or well done.)
Safety. Undercooked meat can harbor harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and E. coli, which can cause food poisoning. A meat thermometer helps you cook meat to a safe temperature.
Quality. Overcooking prime rib can result in tough, dry meat that is less enjoyable to eat. By using a meat thermometer to ensure that the prime rib is cooked to maintain its tenderness and juiciness.
Serving Prime Rib
Serve with Au Jus
Au jus refers to a thin, flavorful sauce made from prime rib juices. (Au jus juices are released during the roasting process.)
To make au jus for prime rib, you can follow these steps:
- After removing the cooked prime rib from the roasting pan, pour off any excess fat and discard.
- Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Add a cup or two of beef broth or stock to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to reduce and concentrate the flavors.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any solids.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the au jus alongside the prime rib for dipping or drizzling over the meat.
Cutting Prime Rib Roast
Cutting prime rib roast can be a bit intimidating, but with the right technique, it can be a straightforward and rewarding process. Here’s the best way to cut it:
- Let the roast rest: After removing the roast from the oven, let it rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Remove the bones: If the roast is bone-in, you can remove the bones by making a cut along the bones with a sharp knife and pulling them away from the meat. You can save the bones to make a delicious beef broth or stock.
- Slice against the grain: Identify the direction of the grain in the meat and slice against it. This will help ensure that the meat is tender and easy to chew. For maximum tenderness, slice the meat into thin, even slices.
- Cut to order: Cut only the amount of meat that you need and leave the rest of the roast intact to retain its moisture and flavor. You can always slice more as needed.
Recipe Card
Tender Prime Rib Roast
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
This is the most flavorful Prime Rib Roast Recipe, prized for tenderness, juiciness, and rich flavor... PErfect for the hollidays and special occasions!
Ingredients
- 1 (6-7 pound) bone-in prime rib roast
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the prime rib roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil to create a paste.
- Rub the paste all over the prime rib roast, making sure to get it into all of the crevices.
- Place the prime rib roast on a rack in a roasting pan, with the fat side facing up.
- Roast the prime rib in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 120-125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium. The internal temperature will rise 5-10 degrees more while it rests.
- Remove the roast from the oven and Tent the roast loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 30 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute and ensures a juicy, tender roast.
- Slice the prime rib roast against the grain in ¼ to ½ inch slices, and serve with your favorite sides.
- Enjoy your tender Prime Rib Roast!
Notes
You will need an instant read thermometer to make sure you cook your prime rib roast to the perfect doneness!
The total cooking time can vary, but as a rough estimate, you can expect it to take around 10-15 minutes per pound at 325 degrees Fahrenheit after the initial 15 minutes of high-temperature roasting. Therefore, for a 6 pound prime rib roast, you might need approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of cooking time in the 325-degree Fahrenheit oven to reach the recommended internal temperatures for medium-rare or medium.
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Perfect Sides for Ribeye Roast Recipe
This roast will be the center of your holiday season table, and it goes perfectly with these sides:
Candied Yams
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Homemade gravy from scratch
Strawberry Salad
Green Bean Casserole
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Sources
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
USDA - The USDA recommends that all roasts from beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
