Description
Classic Prime Rib is a tender and flavorful standing rib roast seasoned simply with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, roasted to perfection in the oven. This traditional recipe yields juicy, perfectly cooked meat with a crisp crust and a tender inside, ideal for holiday dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Prime Rib Roast
- 8 pound standing rib roast or prime rib roast
- Kosher salt, generous amount for rubbing
- Cracked black pepper, generous amount for rubbing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F to ensure a hot environment for an initial sear that locks in juices.
- Prepare Roast: For best results, remove the rib roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for at least an hour. Rub the entire roast generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to enhance flavor and create a crust.
- Roast at High Temperature: Place the rib roast fat side up in a large roasting pan. Roast undisturbed in the center of the oven for 20 minutes to develop a seared crust.
- Reduce Heat and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Continue roasting the meat without basting for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness (115°F for rare, 120-125°F for medium rare, and 125-130°F for medium). An 8-pound roast typically needs about 1.5 hours at this stage; increase cooking time by 15 minutes per additional pound.
- Rest the Roast: Remove the roast from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. The roast will continue to rise in temperature by up to 10 degrees as it rests. Let it rest undisturbed for 20-30 minutes, which allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and tender roast.
Notes
- The nutritional information provided includes the total weight of the serving including the bone; for a more accurate calculation of edible meat, subtract the weight of the bone.
- For best taste, always allow the roast to come to room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 6 oz cooked weight)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
