My First Thought When I See This Prime Rib

Here is a clean, detailed, but still simple recipe for an incredibly juicy, perfectly roasted Prime Rib — the kind that makes you say “WOW” at first sight.


🥩🔥 Show-Stopping Prime Rib Roast

⭐ Ingredients (for 4–6 servings)

  • 1 standing rib roast (prime rib), 4–6 lbs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the roast

  1. Bring prime rib to room temperature (about 1–2 hours).
  2. Pat dry very well with paper towels.
  3. Mix butter/oil + garlic + salt + pepper + rosemary + thyme + paprika.
  4. Rub mixture all over the roast, especially on the fat cap.

2. Start with a high-heat sear

  1. Preheat oven to 230°C / 450°F.
  2. Place roast bone-side down in a roasting pan.
  3. Roast 20 minutes to create a golden crust.

3. Lower the heat for perfect tenderness

  1. Reduce oven to 120°C / 250°F.
  2. Continue roasting:
  • For medium-rare: 2 to 2½ hours
  • For medium: 2½ to 3 hours

Or use a thermometer:

  • Medium-rare: 52–54°C / 125°F–130°F
  • Medium: 58°C / 135°F

4. Rest the meat

Remove from oven and rest 20–30 minutes before slicing.
This keeps it incredibly juicy.


5. Slice & serve

Cut between bones into thick slices.
Serve with:

  • Horseradish sauce
  • Au jus
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Roasted vegetables

⭐ Result

Golden, crispy crust.
Blushing pink inside.
Juicy, tender, buttery.
A show-stopping centerpiece.


If you want:
✔️ Garlic butter crust version
✔️ Herb-crusted version
✔️ Prime rib with red wine jus
✔️ Slow-roasted “melt in your mouth” version

Just tell me!

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