Prime Rib Roast with Herb Crust

Name: Prime Rib Roast with Herb Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 lb bone-in prime rib roast, brought to room temperature; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced fine; 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems; 4 clove garlic cloves, minced to a paste; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Standing Rib Roast with Garlic-Herb Crust

Few things command respect quite like a bone-in prime rib emerging from the oven, golden and aromatic. This recipe builds a savory herb crust that penetrates deep while the low-and-slow method delivers edge-to-edge perfection. It's holiday entertaining made confident.

AmericanDinnerHigh ProteinHolidayIndulgentRoastingBeef

Prep20 min

Cook3 hrs

Total3 hrs 20 min

Servings8

Difficultymedium

Nutrition

fat45g

carbs2g

protein58g

calories650

Ingredients

6 lbbone-in prime rib roast, brought to room temperature
2 tbspkosher salt
1 tbspblack pepper, freshly ground
2 tbspfresh rosemary, minced fine
2 tbspfresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
4 clovegarlic cloves, minced to a paste
3 tbspextra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Get your oven ripping hot at 450°F. This initial blast will create the crust that seals in all those juices.
Combine the salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl, working them together until you have a thick, fragrant paste. The oil should just bind everything together without making it loose.
Slather this herb mixture over every surface of the roast, pressing it into the meat so it adheres well. Don't forget the ends — every bit should be coated.
Set the roast bone-side down in a heavy roasting pan. Those bones act as a natural rack, elevating the meat and promoting even cooking.
Slide into the blazing oven for exactly 15 minutes. You'll hear some serious sizzling — that's the crust forming and the fat beginning to render.
⏱ 15 min
Drop the temperature to 325°F and continue roasting until a probe thermometer reads 130°F in the thickest part for perfect medium-rare. This slower phase cooks the interior gently while maintaining that beautiful crust.
⏱ 2 hrs
Pull the roast from the oven and immediately cover loosely with aluminum foil. This keeps the surface from cooling too quickly.
Let it rest undisturbed for 20 full minutes. During this time, the juices redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring every slice will be perfectly moist. Use this time to make gravy or finish your sides.
⏱ 20 min