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Easy Prime Rib Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This easy prime rib recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, flavorful roast with a crispy crust and tender, juicy interior. Coated with a garlic and herb olive oil marinade and seasoned with kosher salt, fresh rosemary, thyme, and spices, this prime rib is roasted in the oven to medium rare perfection. Ideal for special occasions or an impressive family dinner, it requires minimal prep but yields maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Prime Rib

  • 5 Pounds Prime Rib (bone-in)

Seasonings

  • 3 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 8 Cloves Garlic (mashed)
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme (finely chopped)
  • 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Prime Rib: Remove the prime rib from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for approximately two hours before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F to prepare for the initial searing stage of cooking.
  3. Rub Salt: Rub kosher salt evenly all over the prime rib, then set the meat aside as you prepare the marinade.
  4. Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, mashed garlic, finely chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, onion powder, ground black pepper, and an additional pinch of kosher salt.
  5. Add Marinade: Mix the marinade ingredients thoroughly and rub the mixture all over the prime rib to infuse it with flavor.
  6. Cook Prime Rib Initially: Place the prime rib into a cast iron skillet without preheating it, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20 minutes at 500°F to develop a flavorful crust.
  7. Reduce Heat: After 20 minutes, remove the prime rib and reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
  8. Insert Thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the top center of the prime rib to monitor internal temperature precisely during cooking.
  9. Cook to Medium Rare: Return the prime rib to the oven and continue roasting at 325°F until the internal temperature reaches 135°F, about 1.5 hours for medium rare.
  10. Cool and Foil Tent: Remove the prime rib from the oven and cover loosely with foil to rest and retain juices for approximately 40 minutes.
  11. Slice and Enjoy: After resting, slice the prime rib against the grain and serve immediately to enjoy tender, flavorful meat.

Notes

  • Bringing the meat to room temperature before cooking is essential to ensure even cooking throughout.
  • If you don’t have a meat thermometer, estimate cook time based on 15 minutes per pound at 325°F after the initial sear.
  • Resting the prime rib covered with foil allows juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier roast.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the prime rib for clean cuts and to preserve tenderness.
  • Bone-in prime rib tends to retain more moisture and adds flavor during roasting.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/easy-prime-rib-recipe/