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How to Cook Prime Rib

How to Cook Prime Rib

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Learn how to cook prime rib with this foolproof guide. Perfect for holidays or special dinners, this juicy, tender roast comes out perfect every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner, holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Boneless or bone-in prime rib roast 4–8 lbs
  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder Or 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary or thyme Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter Softened

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting Pan With rack
  • 1 Meat Thermometer Digital recommended
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 200–225°F
  • 1 Butcher's Twine For boneless roast only

Method
 

  1. Bring the prime rib to room temperature for 2 hours before roasting.
  2. Preheat oven to 200–225°F.
  3. Pat the roast dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
  4. If using a boneless roast, tie with butcher's twine every 1.5 inches.
  5. Place roast fat-side up on a wire rack inside a roasting pan.
  6. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of the roast.
  7. Roast until internal temp reaches 125°F (medium-rare).
  8. Remove from oven and let rest uncovered for 30–45 minutes.
  9. Increase oven to 500°F, then roast again for 10 minutes to sear.
  10. Carve against the grain and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Notes

For rare: remove roast at 118°F.
For medium: remove at 135°F.
Always rest the roast before slicing.
Use a meat thermometer, it's the most important tool.
Leftovers are great for sandwiches or hash the next day.

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