Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Prime Rib Recipe, perfect for any special occasion or a cozy family dinner. This slow-roasted beef dish is seasoned to perfection with garlic and fresh herbs, resulting in a flavorful crust that enhances the meat’s natural richness. With straightforward steps and essential tips, even novice cooks can impress their guests with a beautifully roasted prime rib that guarantees juicy, tender slices in every bite. Whether served with classic horseradish sauce or paired with your favorite sides, this prime rib will be the star of your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds beef prime rib
- Sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Horseradish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the prime rib to room temperature by removing it from the refrigerator one hour before cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F and adjust racks to center.
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Pat the roast dry and rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of the meat.
- Place the roast bone-side down in a roasting pan and bake at 500°F for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook until desired doneness is reached (approximately: Rare – 120°F, Medium Rare – 130°F).
- Rest for at least 30 minutes under foil before carving against the grain into thick slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 634mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 107mg