Herb and Garlic Crusted Prime Rib Roast

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 10 people

This slow-roasted prime rib recipe is flavored with a garlic and herb crust, perfect for a flavorful and impressive main dish.

Recipe Details

Quantity	Name	Preparation Notes
5 pounds	Beef prime rib	Use bone-in for better flavor.
2 teaspoons	Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons	Fresh rosemary	Chopped.
1 teaspoon	Fresh thyme	Chopped.
8 cloves	Garlic	Minced.
1/4 cup	Olive oil
To taste	Sea salt
To taste	Horseradish	For serving, optional.

Step 1: Remove prime rib from the refrigerator one hour before cooking. (Tips: Season it on all sides with salt and allow it to come to room temperature.)
Step 2: Preheat oven to 500 degrees F and adjust oven rack to cook in the center.
Step 3: Combine salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil. (Tips: Mix these ingredients together thoroughly to create a seasoning rub.)
Step 4: Pat the roast dry with paper towels and rub seasoning all over it. (Tips: Ensure even coating on all sides for maximum flavor.)
Step 5: Place the roast in a pan, bone side down if it has bones, and roast at 500 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and continue roasting until the desired internal temperature is reached. (Tips: Use a meat thermometer to check: rare (120°F), medium rare (130°F), medium (140°F), or medium well (150°F).)
Step 7: Remove from the oven when meat is 5-10 degrees below desired doneness to allow for carryover cooking.
Step 8: Tent roast with foil and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving. (Tips: Resting helps retain juices for a moist roast.)
Step 9: Carve the roast against the grain and serve with horseradish if desired. (Tips: Slicing against the grain ensures tender slices.)

Notes: Using a meat thermometer ensures precise cooking. Allow the meat to rest to seal in the juices.