Description
Prime rib roast from classic American kitchens promises a luxurious centerpiece for special gatherings. Juicy, herb-crusted meat delivers rich flavors that will delight guests and create memorable dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs (2.27 kg) beef prime rib
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsps fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- sea salt
- horseradish (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Remove prime rib from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Generously season exterior with kosher salt, allowing meat to reach room temperature and enhance flavor absorption.
- Seasoning Fusion: Craft a robust herb blend combining ground black pepper, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, dried thyme, and extra virgin olive oil. Thoroughly pat roast dry and massage herb mixture comprehensively across entire surface.
- Oven Configuration: Position oven rack centrally. Preheat to 500°F (260°C) for initial high-temperature searing. Place bone-in roast in cast iron skillet with bone-side down, or set boneless cut on roasting rack to ensure consistent heat distribution.
- Roasting Technique: Sear at high temperature for 15 minutes to develop caramelized exterior. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) for slow, even cooking. Monitor internal temperature using digital meat thermometer.
- Doneness Precision: Target rare at 120-125°F (49-52°C), approximately 10-12 minutes per pound. For medium-rare, aim for 130-135°F (54-57°C), about 13-14 minutes per pound. Remove roast when internal temperature is 5-10 degrees below desired doneness.
- Resting Period: Tent roast loosely with aluminum foil. Allow 30 minutes of undisturbed resting to redistribute meat juices, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor concentration.
- Serving Presentation: Slice perpendicular to grain into ½-inch thick portions. Accompany with complementary condiments like whole grain mustard or horseradish sauce for enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Temper for Perfection: Remove prime rib from refrigerator one hour before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and consistent cooking throughout the meat.
- Salt Early and Generously: Coat the entire exterior with kosher salt to enhance flavor penetration and create a delectable crust.
- Herb Blend Magic: Create a robust seasoning mix with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil to elevate the meat’s natural flavors and add aromatic complexity.
- Temperature Precision: Use a digital meat thermometer to track internal temperature, removing the roast 5-10 degrees below desired doneness to account for residual cooking during resting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg