🥩🔥 Prime Rib (Standing Rib Roast)
Prime rib is a juicy, tender beef roast with a flavorful crust and a pink, buttery center when cooked right.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 standing rib roast (2–4 ribs, ~2–4 kg)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4–6 garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
- 1 tbsp rosemary
- 1 tbsp thyme (optional)
👨🍳 Method
1. Prep the roast
- Bring to room temperature (1–2 hours)
- Pat dry completely
- Mix oil/butter, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs
- Rub all over the meat
2. High-heat start (crust)
- Preheat oven to 220°C
- Roast for 20 minutes to brown the outside
3. Slow roast
Lower heat to 160°C and cook until desired doneness:
- 🩷 Medium-rare: 52–55°C internal temp
- 🟠 Medium: 58–62°C
(Use a meat thermometer for best results.)
4. Rest
- Remove from oven
- Cover loosely with foil
- Rest 20–30 minutes
5. Slice & serve
- Slice between bones
- Serve with pan juices or gravy
🔑 Tips
- Don’t skip resting—it keeps juices inside
- Always use a thermometer (don’t rely on time alone)
- Bone-in = more flavor
- Dry surface = better crust
🍽️ Great sides
- Roasted potatoes
- Mashed potatoes + gravy
- Roasted carrots or green beans
- Horseradish or garlic butter
If you want, I can show you a slow-roast ultra-juicy method, a garlic herb crust upgrade, or a restaurant-style au jus gravy recipe.
