Description
This garlic herb crusted prime rib is a show-stopping centerpiece for any holiday or special occasion. Tender, juicy, and flavorful with a crispy garlic herb crust, it’s surprisingly simple to make with minimal ingredients and maximum payoff.
Ingredients
- 6 pounds bone-in prime rib (with bones cut off and tied back on)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, quartered (optional, for au jus)
- Optional Au Jus:
- ¼ cup pan drippings (fat separated)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1½ cups wine (or broth if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot slurry (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Remove the prime rib from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper until smooth.
- Pat the prime rib dry and rub garlic herb butter all over the roast.
- Place the roast bone-side down in an oven-safe pan or roasting tray. Add onion slices around the meat if making au jus.
- Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes to sear the crust.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and roast until internal temperature reaches 120°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes under foil.
- Slice off the tied bones and carve meat into ½-inch thick slices.
- For the Au Jus: In a pan, combine ¼ cup pan drippings with beef broth and wine. Simmer for 15 minutes until reduced by half. Optionally stir in a slurry to slightly thicken. Strain and serve with the sliced meat.
Notes
- Use ghee instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
- Switch rosemary and thyme with sage and parsley for a different flavor.
- Boneless prime rib also works but cooks faster.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Internal temperature rises during resting—remove at 120°F for medium-rare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
