Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our easy Prime Rib recipe, perfect for any special occasion or cozy family dinner. Slow-roasted to perfection, this tender cut of beef is seasoned with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, delivering a mouthwatering experience that will impress your guests. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or hosting an intimate gathering, this dish makes a stunning centerpiece on your table. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions to achieve restaurant-quality results at home. Let’s get roasting!
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 for serving)
Instructions
- Bring the prime rib to room temperature by removing it from the refrigerator one hour before cooking. Season generously with sea salt and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
- Preheat oven to 500°F and adjust oven racks for center cooking.
- In a bowl, mix together salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil.
- Pat the roast dry and rub the seasoning mixture over all sides.
- Place in a roasting pan (bone side down for bone-in) and bake at 500°F for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 325°F and continue baking until desired doneness is reached (about 10-15 min/pound).
- Remove from oven and tent with foil; let rest for 30 minutes before carving against the grain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 3 ounces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg