Description
Your herb-crusted prime rib roast delivers pure elegance straight from the oven, making Sunday dinner feel like a special celebration. Crispy herb coating and tender, juicy meat create a mouthwatering centerpiece that turns any meal into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4–6 pounds prime rib roast
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Blend 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard into a fragrant herb paste.
- Pat the 4-6 pound prime rib roast completely dry with paper towels to ensure your herb mixture will adhere perfectly.
- Massage the herb mixture thoroughly across every surface of your roast, pressing the blend firmly into the meat to create an even, flavorful coating.
- Position your roasting rack in the center of the oven and heat to 450°F for initial searing.
- Set the roast bone-side down in a heavy roasting pan, allowing space around the meat for even heat circulation.
- Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes to develop a crisp, golden exterior that seals in the meat’s natural juices.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and continue cooking approximately 15-20 minutes per pound for medium-rare doneness.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Remove roast when it reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- Transfer roast to a cutting board and tent loosely with aluminum foil for 20-25 minutes, allowing meat fibers to relax and juices to redistribute.
- Slice against the grain into thick, succulent portions just before serving to maintain maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Let the prime rib come to room temperature before seasoning to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, as cooking times can vary depending on the roast’s size and your oven.
- For a gluten-free option, swap Dijon mustard for a mustard without wheat or make your own herb blend without gluten-containing ingredients.
- Leftover prime rib makes fantastic sandwiches the next day, so don’t hesitate to cook a larger roast for extra meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 615 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg