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Prime Rib Recipe

Prime Rib Recipe: Juicy, Tender Roast with 500° Method

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This prime rib recipe delivers a juicy, tender roast with a garlic-herb crust using the foolproof 500-degree method. Perfect for holidays or family dinners.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 6-lb prime rib roast bone-in
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp rosemary fresh chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter softened for crusting

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting Pan With rack
  • 1 Meat Thermometer Instant-read recommended
  • 1 Carving Knife Sharp for clean slices
  • 1 Aluminum Foil For tenting during resting

Method
 

  1. Pat roast dry and rub with salt. Refrigerate uncovered overnight (dry brine).
  2. Bring roast to room temp (2 hours), then rub with garlic, rosemary, pepper, and oil or butter.
  3. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  4. Roast at 500°F for 30 minutes (5 minutes per pound).
  5. Turn oven off. Let roast sit in closed oven for 2 hours. Do not open.
  6. Check internal temp (target 130°F for medium rare). Rest 20–30 minutes.
  7. Slice against the grain and serve with au jus or horseradish.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Notes

Let the roast rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze with broth.
Delicious in sandwiches, hash, or tacos the next day.

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