Description

This Ultimate Easy Prime Rib Recipe delivers a juicy, tender roast with a flavorful crust—perfect for holidays or any special occasion. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you’ll impress everyone at the table with this foolproof method.

Ingredients

1 (4–6 lb) prime rib roast (bone-in or boneless)

2 tbsp olive oil or softened butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp kosher salt

1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1. Remove the roast from the fridge 1–2 hours before cooking to bring to room temperature. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).

2. Pat the roast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or butter), garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and optional Dijon.

3. Rub mixture all over the roast, including sides and bottom.

4. Place roast bone-side down or fat-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

5. Roast at 500°F for 20 minutes to form a crust, then turn oven OFF (do not open the door) and let roast continue to cook for 2 hours. Do not open the oven.

6. After 2 hours, check internal temperature: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium rare. If undercooked, turn oven to 375°F and roast until desired doneness.

7. Remove roast and tent with foil. Let rest 15–20 minutes before slicing.

8. Slice and serve with au jus or creamy horseradish sauce.

Notes

This is the classic “500° Rule” method—perfect for smaller roasts.

Use a meat thermometer for accuracy; every oven is different.

Leftovers make amazing sandwiches or breakfast hash the next day.