🥩🔥 Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib Style)
A standing rib roast is a classic, tender, juicy beef roast with a rich crust and pink center. Great for special meals.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 standing rib roast (2–4 ribs, ~2–4 kg)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
- 2 tbsp salt (coarse if possible)
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4–6 cloves garlic (minced or paste)
- 1 tbsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
- 1 tbsp thyme (optional)
👨🍳 Step 1: Prep the meat
- Bring roast to room temp (1–2 hours)
- Pat dry completely (important for crust)
- Mix oil/butter + garlic + herbs + salt + pepper
- Rub all over the roast
🔥 Step 2: Roast (best method)
High-heat + low-heat method
- Preheat oven to 220°C
- Roast for 20 minutes (creates crust)
- Lower to 160°C and continue cooking:
| Doneness | Internal Temp | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Medium-rare | 52–55°C | ~15–18 min per kg |
| Medium | 60°C | slightly longer |
🧂 Step 3: Rest (very important)
- Remove from oven
- Cover loosely with foil
- Rest 20–30 minutes (juices redistribute)
🔪 Step 4: Slice
- Slice between bones
- Serve with pan juices or gravy
🔑 Tips for perfect rib roast
- Don’t skip resting → keeps it juicy
- Use a meat thermometer (best accuracy)
- Start with dry surface → better crust
- Bone-in = more flavor
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes + gravy
- Roasted vegetables
- Yorkshire pudding
- Horseradish or garlic butter
If you want, I can give you a garlic herb crust upgrade, a slow-roast ultra-tender version, or a gravy recipe using pan drippings.
