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The Ultimate Foolproof Garlic Butter Prime Rib Roast (Oven Method)

Close-up of a perfectly cooked prime rib recipe roast, sliced to show medium-rare pink center and herb crust.
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Create a perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy prime rib roast using this simple oven method featuring a flavorful garlic herb butter crust. This recipe guarantees a successful centerpiece for your holiday dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5-7 lb) bone-in prime rib roast (standing rib roast)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Remove the prime rib roast from the refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before cooking. This helps the roast cook more evenly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, coarse sea salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter rub.
  4. Pat the entire surface of the roast dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil lightly over the roast.
  5. Spread the garlic butter rub evenly over the entire surface of the prime rib roast. Press it firmly onto the meat.
  6. Place the roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Do not cover the roast.
  7. Place the roast in the preheated 500°F oven. Cook at this high temperature for exactly 15 minutes per pound of meat. This is the foolproof 500 Rule technique for a great crust.
  8. After the initial high-heat searing, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit without opening the oven door.
  9. Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding the bone. For medium-rare, aim for 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
  10. Once the target temperature is reached, immediately remove the roast from the oven.
  11. Tent the roast loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest on the counter for at least 20 minutes before carving. The internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 degrees during this resting period.
  12. Carve the perfectly cooked prime rib into thick slices and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a bone-in prime rib recipe, the bones act as insulation, helping the meat cook more evenly.
  • If you prefer a boneless prime rib recipe, reduce the initial 500°F searing time slightly, but follow the same internal temperature guide for a juicy prime rib cooking method.
  • Always use a reliable meat thermometer to achieve medium-rare prime rib cooking.

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