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Perfect Prime Rib

Garlic butter herb prime rib is melt in your mouth tender, cooked to medium-rare perfection, and marbled with fat. The seared garlic butter herb crust is incredible!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: prime rib, prime rib recipe
Servings: 8 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2-6 pounds bone in prime rib boned and tied
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Remove the 2-6 pounds bone in prime rib from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking and let it rest at room temperature. Place the bone side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice along the curve of the bones to separate from the meat, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom, still leaving the bones connected. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Using butcher’s twine, tie the roast every 2 inches around, securing the bones against the roast.
  • In a small bowl, mix the 1 cup butter, 5 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon thyme, 1 Tablespoon oregano, 1 Tablespoon rosemary, 1 Tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Rub the butter mixture on the outside of your prime rib. Place it in a roasting pan or large skillet with the fat side up.
  • Bake the roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F. It is about 15 minutes per pound of meat. Bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 110 degrees.
  • Remove the prime rib from the oven and let it rest with foil for at least 20 minutes. The temperature will be 130°F for a medium-rare prime rib.

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Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions
  • Refrigerate: Store cooled prime rib in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days.
  • Freeze: Once completely cooled, place slices in a ziplock freezer bag, press out the air, and lay flat in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat: After thawing, warm in the oven at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, or until it reaches your desired internal temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

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