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
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1 prime rib roast (4–7 lb / 1.8–3 kg), bone-in
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2 tbsp kosher salt
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2 tbsp coarse black pepper
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
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2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
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3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Step 1: Bring Meat to Room Temperature
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Remove roast from refrigerator 2–3 hours before cooking.
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Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Make the Seasoning Paste
Mix:
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Olive oil or butter
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Garlic
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Rosemary
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Thyme
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Salt
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Pepper
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Dijon (optional)
Rub this mixture all over the roast, including sides.
Step 3: Prepare for Roasting
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Preheat oven to 450°F / 230°C.
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Place roast bone-side down on a roasting rack in a pan.
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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:
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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
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Remove bones if desired.
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Slice into ½–1 inch thick slices.
Optional: Simple Au Jus (Sauce)
In the roasting pan:
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Add 1 cup beef broth.
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Scrape browned bits.
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Simmer 5 minutes.
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Add salt & pepper.
Serve with the meat.
✅ Tips for perfect prime rib
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Salt the roast overnight for better flavor.
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Use bone-in for juicier meat.
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Do not skip resting.
👍 If you want, I can also show you:
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Restaurant secret method for perfect prime rib
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Reverse sear prime rib (best technique chefs use)
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Prime rib seasoning rub that steakhouses use.