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Best No-Fail Prime Rib with Garlic Herb Crust

Juicy, tender prime rib roast with a flavorful garlic herb crust, cooked perfectly every time.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roast
  • 5-7 lb prime rib roast bone-in
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp rosemary chopped
  • 2 tsp thyme chopped

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Rack
  • Meat thermometer
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring roast to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  3. Mix garlic herb butter.
  4. Season roast thoroughly.
  5. Roast 5 minutes per pound.
  6. Turn oven off and let sit 2 hours.
  7. Carve and serve.

Notes

Do not open oven door during resting time.