Description
A tender, juicy standing rib roast basted with a rich herb-garlic butter for the perfect holiday centerpiece. This foolproof recipe delivers a golden crust and melt-in-your-mouth flavor every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5–6 lb) standing rib roast, bone-in (prime rib)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional garnish)
- Roasted garlic bulbs (optional garnish)
- Coarse flaky salt (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Remove the rib roast from the refrigerator about 2 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
- Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Rub all over with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Place the rib roast on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up. Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes to develop a crust.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) without opening the door. Continue roasting for 13–15 minutes per pound, until internal temperature reaches 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, or 140°F for medium.
- Every 30 minutes, baste the roast with the herb-garlic butter using a spoon or brush.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Carve between the bones and serve with pan drippings or extra baste.
Notes
Start with a high oven temperature to create a crust, then lower it for even cooking. Always let the roast rest before carving to retain juices. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or ghee. Leftovers make excellent sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 oz (170 g) p
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 38
Keywords: rib roast, prime rib, holiday roast, garlic butter, Christmas dinner, winter feast, beef roast