The BEST Prime Rib Roast

Here’s The BEST Prime Rib Roast 🥩🔥✨ — juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, perfect for holidays or a special Sunday dinner.

🥩 The BEST Prime Rib Roast

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 standing rib roast (5–7 lbs)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp onion powder (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring to room temperature
   Remove roast from fridge 2–3 hours before cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
3. Season generously
   Pat roast dry.
   Mix oil/butter, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and onion powder.
   Rub all over the roast.
4. Roast hot first
   Place roast fat-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
   Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes (creates crust).
5. Lower & slow
   Reduce oven to 325°F (165°C).
   Continue roasting until internal temperature reaches:
   • 120°F rare
   • 125°F medium-rare (best)
   • 135°F medium
   (About 15–18 minutes per pound)
6. Rest (CRUCIAL!)
   Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil.
   Rest 20–30 minutes before slicing.

🔥 Prime Rib Temperature Guide

Doneness	Final Temp
Rare	120–125°F
Medium-Rare	130–135°F
Medium	140°F

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Horseradish sauce
• Au jus from pan drippings
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Roasted vegetables

💡 Pro Tips

• Use a meat thermometer — don’t guess
• Let salt sit on meat at least 1 hour (overnight = best)
• Slice against the grain for tenderness

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