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The Ultimate Easy Prime Rib Recipe for a Tender Holiday Roast

Close-up of a medium-rare prime rib recipe roast, sliced to show the juicy pink center and herb crust.
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Make a restaurant-style prime rib roast that is succulent and juicy every time. This simple oven-roasted prime rib recipe is perfect for your Christmas dinner or any special occasion centerpiece meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5-7 pound) bone-in prime rib roast
  • 3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Remove the prime rib roast from the refrigerator 3 hours before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature. This helps the roast cook evenly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, and dried thyme to create your herb crust rub.
  4. Rub the entire surface of the prime rib roast with the olive oil.
  5. Press the herb crust rub mixture firmly onto all sides of the roast. Rub the minced garlic over the exterior as well.
  6. Place the roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
  7. Place the roast in the preheated 450 degree oven and cook for 15 minutes. This initial high heat creates a good crust.
  8. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not open the oven door.
  9. Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding the bone.
  10. For rare, remove at 120-125 degrees F. For medium-rare, remove at 130-135 degrees F. For medium, remove at 140-145 degrees F. (This usually takes about 13-15 minutes per pound after the initial 15 minutes at high heat).
  11. Remove the roast from the oven. Tent it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. The internal temperature will rise another 5-10 degrees during resting.
  12. Slice against the grain and serve immediately with au jus or your favorite gravy.

Notes

  • For the best results, use a bone-in prime rib roast; the bones help insulate the meat and keep it moist.
  • If you want a restaurant-style crust, you can sear the roast in a very hot cast-iron skillet on all sides before placing it in the oven, though the initial 15 minutes at 450F usually suffices.
  • If you plan to make au jus, reserve the drippings from the roasting pan after the roast has rested.

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