A guide to cooking a juicy, pink prime rib roast with a flavorful crust, perfect for special occasions.
Author:Carla Davis
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:2-3 hours
Total Time:2 hours 45 min
Yield:6-8 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 standing rib roast (3–5 lbs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Pat the rib roast dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary to create a paste.
Rub the paste all over the prime rib roast.
Place the roast, fat-side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
Continue roasting for about 12-15 minutes per pound for medium-rare (130-135°F or 54-57°C internal temperature). Use a meat thermometer to check for accuracy.
Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
For a more intense garlic flavor, insert whole garlic cloves into the roast before applying the rub.
If you prefer a more developed crust, you can use a high-heat sear followed by a low-temperature roast (reverse sear method).
Consider pairing with a simple pan sauce made from the drippings.