Garlic Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib
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Ingredients
- 4-6 lb prime rib roast
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
Instructions
- Take prime rib out of the fridge 1-2 hours before cooking so it can come to room temperature and cook more evenly.
- Pat the prime rib with a paper towel to get all the moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Put the prime rib in a roasting pan then coat the top of the prime rib with the butter mixture.
- Stick a oven proof thermometer in the roast (if you have one).
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Cook for 15 minutes then turn down the heat to 325 degrees F.
- To achieve your desired level of doneness, follow these guidelines: Rare: 10-12 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer hits 120°F. Medium Rare: 13-14 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer reaches 130°F. Medium: 14-15 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer hits 140°F. Medium Well: 150°F - just keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking!
- Let the roast rest for 20 minutes then cut!
Notes
The roast will rise 5-10 degrees more as it rests so you should take it out earlier so it won't be overdone. Using a thermometer makes life easier!