Description
A perfectly cooked Smashing Roasted Prime Rib with a flavorful herb crust and juicy, tender interior. This crowd-pleasing main dish is ideal for holidays, special occasions, or any time you want to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-6 lbs) prime rib roast (bone-in)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
For Gravy (optional):
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Pat the prime rib roast dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy crust.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Rub the mixture all over the prime rib roast, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Place the roast bone-side down in a roasting pan on a rack.
- Roast the prime rib for 20 minutes at 450°F (230°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Continue roasting for 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C) for rare, 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, or 140°F (60°C) for medium.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving.
- For the gravy (optional), melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Serve the prime rib with gravy (optional), and enjoy!
Notes
- The resting period is crucial to ensure the roast retains its juices.
- If you prefer a crustier outer layer, you can roast the prime rib at 500°F for 10-15 minutes before reducing the temperature.
- Gravy is optional but adds a rich finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (depending on the size of the roast and desired doneness)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg