Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

The Ultimate Guide to Juicy, Flavorful Prime Rib


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Talentedcook

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt

  • 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 prime rib roast (bone-in or boneless), about 1 pound per person


Instructions

 

  1. Remove the roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 60–90 minutes.
  2. Pat the surface of the meat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Rub the seasoning blend all over the roast, pressing it gently into the meat.
  5. Preheat your oven to 550 °F.
  6. Place the roast fat-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  7. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the center of the thickest part of the roast, away from any bone.
  8. Roast for:
    • Rare: 5 minutes per pound
    • Medium-rare: 6 minutes per pound
    • Medium: 7 minutes per pound
  9. When the cooking time is up, turn off the oven and leave the door closed.
  10. Let the roast rest in the still-hot oven for 2 hours without opening the door.
  11. After 2 hours, transfer the roast to a cutting board and let it rest an additional 5–10 minutes.
  12. Slice the meat into ½-inch-thick slices and serve with any juices that collected in the pan.

 

Notes

For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to ensure accuracy—rare is about 115 °F, medium-rare about 125 °F, and medium about 135 °F after resting. If you have extra time, season the roast the night before and let it sit uncovered in the fridge; this “dry brine” deepens flavor and helps form a crisp crust.