Description
Prime Rib Roast with Garlic Butter Herb Infusion elevates classic beef to gourmet perfection, showcasing rich flavors and elegant technique. Succulent meat paired with aromatic herbs creates a memorable centerpiece for special gatherings you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) standing rib roast 4 bone rib roast
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh oregano finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) fresh thyme finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) fresh rosemary finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) kosher salt
- 0.5 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) black pepper
- 6–8 cloves garlic large (minced or finely chopped, or 2 tablespoons minced garlic)
Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the prime rib by allowing it to reach room temperature for approximately 2 hours before cooking, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Create a flavorful herb butter mixture by thoroughly blending softened butter with minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and cracked black pepper until uniformly combined.
- Position the roast bone-side down in a heavy cast iron skillet or roasting pan, utilizing the bones as a natural elevated cooking surface.
- Generously massage the herb butter mixture across the entire surface of the meat, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle additional salt and pepper over the roast to enhance the seasoning profile.
- Heat the oven to 450˚F and roast uncovered for 30 minutes, developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F, cover the roast with aluminum foil, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 110°F, approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let the roast rest undisturbed for 20 minutes, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize and juices to redistribute, naturally elevating the temperature to 130°F for a perfect medium-rare finish.
- Optional: For enhanced flavor development, season the roast the night before cooking and refrigerate uncovered, then bring to room temperature before roasting.
Notes
- Bring meat to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and perfect tenderness.
- Pat the prime rib dry with paper towels to help create a beautiful golden-brown crust during roasting.
- Use high-quality unsalted butter and fresh herbs for maximum flavor infusion into the meat.
- Invest in a reliable meat thermometer to achieve precise doneness without cutting into the roast and losing precious juices.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 453 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg