Insanely Delicious Prime Rib Recipe

I have the perfect fool proof prime rib recipe for you. I have done all of the testing so that you can achieve the perfect prime rib every single time. Melt in your mouth, cooked perfectly to medium rare with a perfect garlic butter crust, this recipe is incredible. I will help you feel confident every step of the way!

Perfectly cooked medium rare prime rib roast sliced down the middle.

A Reader’s Review

This is the first time I’ve ever commented on a recipe. . . I’ve tried many rubs and techniques over the last 20 some years and this is hands down the best! My whole family agrees that this is the recipe we’ll use from now on. Thank you, thank you for this great recipe!

Laura

Meet the Prime Rib of Your Dreams

Perfect Every Time: Even first-timers can nail this! Follow my easy steps for the most incredible prime rib you’ve ever made.
Herb Infused Butter Magic: The buttery garlic herb crust might just be the best part. This locks in moisture and creates the most amazing flavor.
Foolproof Results: The high-heat sear followed by the low-roasting thermometer method ensures perfectly tender results every time.
Tried and True: This recipe has been made and loved by millions of people just like you!

Herb Garlic Butter Prime Rib Ingredients

Prime Rib: I like to get a three-rack, bone-in prime rib roast, about 8 lbs, cut and tied. Ask the butcher to cut and tie the bones for easy carving. Add my Prime Rib Rub before roasting for the best flavor.
Butter: Make sure that the butter is softened to blend well with the herbs and seasonings.
Garlic Cloves: If you don’t have fresh garlic cloves, you can use 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic!
Thyme, Oregano, and Fresh Rosemary: I like to use freshly chopped herbs to make the flavor top-notch!

Best Prime Rib Recipe

Preparing steakhouse-worthy prime rib isn’t as tricky as it seems. Enjoy this decadent recipe this holiday season with friends and family! For a similar roast recipe, make my succulent Ribeye Roast next.

Prep and Cut the Bone: Remove the prime rib roast from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking and let it rest at room temperature. Place the bone side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice along the curve of the bones to separate from the meat, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom, still leaving the bones connected. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Tie: Using butcher’s twine, tie the roast every 2 inches around, securing the bones against the roast.
Make Herb Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the butter, garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Bake and Rest: Rub the butter mixture on the outside of the roast, then place it in a roasting pan or large skillet with the fat side up. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F. It is about 15 minutes per pound of meat. Bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 110 degrees. Remove the cooked prime rib from the oven and let it rest with foil for at least 20 minutes. The temperature will be 130°F for a medium-rare prime rib.

Prime rib roast being cut and prepped for wrapping.

Someone tying the prime rib with butchers twine.

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Do you trust your thermometer? I tested four thermometers on two roasts. The high-end Typhur was off by 17°F, while the ThermPro gave the most accurate readings. I also recommend that when it reaches about 110°F, you probe it with an instant-read thermometer if you have trust issues.

Plated slice of prime rib next to a horseradish cup, green beans, and mashed potatoes and gravy.

Perfect Prime Rib

Garlic butter herb prime rib is melt in your mouth tender, cooked to medium-rare perfection, and marbled with fat. The seared garlic butter herb crust is incredible!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword prime rib, prime rib recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings people

Calories 548kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2-6 pounds bone in prime rib boned and tied
1 cup butter softened
5 cloves garlic minced
1 Tablespoon thyme finely chopped
1 Tablespoon oregano finely chopped
1 Tablespoon rosemary finely chopped
1 Tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Remove the 2-6 pounds bone in prime rib from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking and let it rest at room temperature. Place the bone side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice along the curve of the bones to separate from the meat, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom, still leaving the bones connected. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Using butcher’s twine, tie the roast every 2 inches around, securing the bones against the roast.
In a small bowl, mix the 1 cup butter, 5 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon thyme, 1 Tablespoon oregano, 1 Tablespoon rosemary, 1 Tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Rub the butter mixture on the outside of your prime rib. Place it in a roasting pan or large skillet with the fat side up.
Bake the roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F. It is about 15 minutes per pound of meat. Bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 110 degrees.
Remove the prime rib from the oven and let it rest with foil for at least 20 minutes. The temperature will be 130°F for a medium-rare prime rib.

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Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Refrigerate: Store cooled prime rib in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days.
Freeze: Once completely cooled, place slices in a ziplock freezer bag, press out the air, and lay flat in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat: After thawing, warm in the oven at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, or until it reaches your desired internal temperature. Enjoy!

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