Prime rib
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1.5 to 2 hours (plus 20-30 minutes resting time)
Total Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 prime rib roast (about 4-6 pounds)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth (optional, for gravy)
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Remove the prime rib from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Season the Prime Rib:
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the prime rib roast, making sure to cover all sides.
- Roasting:
- Place the prime rib, fat side up, on a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to sear the outside.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting until the desired doneness is reached:
- For medium-rare: roast until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C), about 1.5 hours.
- For medium: roast until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), about 2 hours.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Resting:
- Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
- Tent it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Making Gravy (Optional):
- While the roast is resting, you can make a simple gravy using the pan drippings.
- Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of beef broth to the pan and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve and serve with the prime rib.
- Serving:
- Carve the prime rib into slices and serve with the gravy on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 700
- Protein: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
Enjoy your perfectly cooked Prime Rib!
