perfect prime rib

Back when I first tried my hand at making prime rib, I did a LOT of research to find the perfect prime rib recipe. This is the foolproof method I ended up using, and I’ve been making it every Christmas ever since!

Perfect Christmas Prime Rib Recipe (Foolproof 500° Method)

lb Bone-in ribeye roast

tsp onion salt

salt

garlic powder

Mix up 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon each of onion salt, seasoned salt, and garlic powder, for a total of 1/4 cup of seasoning mix.

Pat the seasoning mix on both ends of the roast as well as the fat side. (The salt may not stick as well on the fat side, but don’t worry about it.)

Set the seasoned roast on a roasting rack, bone-side down and fat-side up. Place the rack in a large roasting pan, and insert your meat thermometer into the middle of the roast.

Place the roast into a 500° preheated oven, uncovered, and cook for 5-6 minutes per pound.

Then shut the oven off completely, and DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR FOR TWO HOURS.&nbsp;

After two hours, check the temperature of the meat. If your thermometer reads 135-140°F, it’s done! (If it isn't quite to temp yet, just put it back in the oven at 375°F until it's done.)

Whisk 1 cup heavy cream in a mixing bowl until it forms stiff peaks.

Season with the white pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce (optional.) Stir gently until just combined, and serve alongside your delicious prime rib!

Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Prime rib sounds impressive, and it is. But in this case, impressive doesn't mean complicated or difficult!

Perfect Prime Rib

lb Prime Rib (, also called Standing Rib Roast)

tbsp olive oil (,

Tbsp Ground black pepper

Tbsp Garlic Powder

Tbsp Onion Powder

Tbsp Herbes de Provence

Tbsp Dry mustard

Kosher salt (, large crystals not fine)

beef stock sauce

horseradish sauce

Remove prime rib from the refrigerator and allow it to come to temperature on the counter for 2 to 3 hours before cooking. This allows the roast to warm and allows for even cooking of the meat. Skipping this step results in a large portion of overdone meat on the outside of the roast and a very small medium red center.

Bring the Roast to Room Temperature

Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the roast you select. As a rule of thumb, figure on 15 minutes per pound to calculate the average cooking time for your roast. However, when it comes time to cook the roast, don't just follow your nose or rely on time alone to judge when the meat is cooked properly. Use a remote digital thermometer inserted into the center of the roast for optimal results.

Calculate Cooking Time

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the rub. Prepare the roast with a small amount of oil, cooking spray, or butter. Sprinkle all sides with dry rub. Shake off any excess rub.

Prepare the Dry Rub

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F for at least 30 minutes while the prime rib finishes coming to room temperature.

Place the roast in a roasting pan bone-side down. The bones create its own roasting rack for the meat. If you prefer, you may also place the roast up on a roasting rack.

Cook the roast uncovered for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

Roasts should be removed from heat when the thermometer is 7-10°F lower than your desired doneness to prevent overcooking. For example, if you want a perfect medium rare, remove the meat from the oven when the internal temperature of the meat reaches 125 - 128ºF. The meat will continue to cook while it rests reaching its final temperature.RARE - cool red center with a final resting temp of 125ºF, remove from oven between 115 - 118ºF.MEDIUM RARE - warm red center with a final resting temp of 135ºF, remove from oven between 125 - 128ºF.MEDIUM - warm pink center with a final resting temp of 145ºF, remove from oven between 135 - 138ºF.MEDIUM WELL - slightly pink center with a final resting temp of 150ºF, remove from oven between 140 - 143ºF.WELL DONE - little to no pink with a final resting temp of 160ºF, remove from oven between 150 - 153ºF.

Cooking the Roast

Letting the roast rest is key to Perfect Prime Rib. This allows the juices to redistribute. The roast will continue to cook for the next 15 to 20 minutes while it's out of the oven and resting. Many a Perfect Prime Rib is lost during those last few minutes. The resting time is crucial. So be patient; let it rest!

Once the meat has rested fully, snip the butcher's string and remove the bones from the roast bottom. Transfer to a platter and then slice and serve.

Let the Roast Rest

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