Description
Prime rib roast with a fragrant herb crust brings classic elegance to special dinners. Succulent meat and aromatic herbs create a memorable centerpiece that will delight guests at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lbs (3.6 kg) prime rib roast
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coarse salt
- 1.5 tsp (7.5 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dry minced garlic
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dry thyme
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dry rosemary
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat prime rib roast completely dry using clean kitchen towels to eliminate surface moisture, then allow to rest at ambient temperature for 90 minutes to ensure uniform heat distribution.
- Seasoning: Trim excess external fat while maintaining a thin protective layer, then craft a vibrant herb blend by mixing kosher salt, cracked black pepper, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Massage the mixture comprehensively across the entire roast surface for complete coverage.
- Initial Searing: Position oven rack at center and preheat to 500°F. Place roast bone-side down on a wire rack within a deep roasting pan, then blast at high temperature for 15 minutes to develop a caramelized exterior that seals in internal moisture.
- Slow Roasting: Reduce oven temperature to 250°F and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 125°F for perfect medium-rare doneness, typically requiring 2-3 hours.
- Resting and Serving: Extract roast from oven and loosely tent with aluminum foil for 25-30 minutes, allowing meat to rest and redistribute internal juices. Slice against the grain and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Drying the Meat: Thoroughly pat the prime rib roast dry to ensure perfect browning and prevent steaming.
- Room Temperature Preparation: Let the roast sit at ambient temperature for 90 minutes to guarantee even cooking throughout.
- Herb Seasoning Technique: Create a robust herb blend with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary for maximum flavor penetration.
- Resting is Critical: Allow the roast to rest under foil for 25-30 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain ultimate tenderness.
- Prep Time: 1-2 hours
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg