Herb-Crusted Prime Rib
An herb-crusted prime rib turns the meal into a fine dining experience, yet it is surprisingly straightforward: a quick rub, a hot sear, and the oven does the rest.
- prep
- 15 min
- cook
- 2 h
- total
- 2 h 15 min
- serves
- 8
- level
- medium
An herb-crusted prime rib turns the meal into a fine dining experience, yet it is surprisingly straightforward: a quick rub, a hot sear, and the oven does the rest.
method
Take the prime rib out of the refrigerator at least 2 hours before cooking so it reaches room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a paste and rub it all over the roast.
Place the roast fat side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast at 450°F for 15 minutes to sear the outside.
Reduce the oven to 325°F (165°C) and cook until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, about 15-20 minutes per pound.
Tent loosely with foil and rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.