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Prime Rib Roast (Standing Rib Roast)

bone-in prime rib roast (standing rib roast) cooked medium-rare. Here is a full recipe to make it like this. 🍖🔥


Prime Rib Roast (Standing Rib Roast)

Ingredients

  • 1 prime rib roast (4–7 lb / 1.8–3 kg), bone-in

  • 2 tbsp kosher salt

  • 2 tbsp coarse black pepper

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

  • 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

  • Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard


Step 1: Bring Meat to Room Temperature

  1. Remove roast from refrigerator 2–3 hours before cooking.

  2. Pat dry with paper towels.


Step 2: Make the Seasoning Paste

Mix:

  • Olive oil or butter

  • Garlic

  • Rosemary

  • Thyme

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • Dijon (optional)

Rub this mixture all over the roast, including sides.


Step 3: Prepare for Roasting

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F / 230°C.

  2. Place roast bone-side down on a roasting rack in a pan.

  3. Bones act as a natural rack.


Step 4: High-Heat Start

Roast for 20 minutes at 450°F (230°C) to develop crust.


Step 5: Slow Roast

Lower temperature to 325°F / 165°C and cook until internal temperature reaches:

Doneness Internal Temp
Rare 120°F / 49°C
Medium Rare (like photo) 125–130°F / 52–54°C
Medium 135°F / 57°C

Approximate time:

  • 15 minutes per pound

Always use a meat thermometer.


Step 6: Rest the Meat

Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil.

Rest 20–30 minutes.

Temperature will rise 5–10°F while resting.


Step 7: Slice

  1. Remove bones if desired.

  2. Slice into ½–1 inch thick slices.


Optional: Simple Au Jus (Sauce)

In the roasting pan:

  1. Add 1 cup beef broth.

  2. Scrape browned bits.

  3. Simmer 5 minutes.

  4. Add salt & pepper.

Serve with the meat.


Tips for perfect prime rib

  • Salt the roast overnight for better flavor.

  • Use bone-in for juicier meat.

  • Do not skip resting.


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  • Prime rib seasoning rub that steakhouses use.

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