Description
Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender, this Prime Rib Roast Oven recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results at home. With a high-heat sear, slow roasting, and simple seasonings, it’s the ultimate showstopper for your holiday feast or special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4–5 lb) bone-in or boneless prime rib roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, halved (optional)
- 1 onion, sliced (optional, for roasting bed)
Instructions
- Remove roast from refrigerator 1–2 hours before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Rub roast with olive oil or butter, then season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs. Optional: make small slits and tuck in garlic cloves.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place roast fat-side up on a rack in a roasting pan, over sliced onions if using. Roast 20 minutes to form a crust.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting until internal temperature reaches desired doneness (120–125°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, 135–140°F for medium).
- Remove roast from oven and tent loosely with foil. Rest 25–30 minutes before carving. Temperature will rise 5–10°F during resting.
- Slice across the grain into ½–1 inch pieces and drizzle with resting juices. Serve with horseradish or your favorite sides.
Notes
Use a digital meat thermometer for accuracy. For a bolder flavor, season the roast 24 hours in advance and refrigerate uncovered. Always rest before carving for maximum juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1–2 hours resting)
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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