🥩 Perfect Prime Rib Roast
🛒 Ingredients
1 prime rib roast (about 2–3 kg / 4–6 lbs)
4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil or softened butter
2 tsp salt
1–2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
🔥 Instructions
- Bring to room temperature
Take the roast out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking. - Season
Mix garlic, oil/butter, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Rub all over the meat generously. - Preheat oven
Set oven to 230°C (450°F). - Initial roast (for crust)
Place roast fat-side up in a roasting pan.
Roast for 20 minutes to get that beautiful crust. - Lower heat & cook slowly
Reduce oven to 160°C (325°F).
Continue roasting:
Rare: ~15 min per lb (internal 50–52°C / 120–125°F)
Medium rare: ~18 min per lb (55–57°C / 130–135°F)
Medium: ~20 min per lb (60–63°C / 140–145°F) - Rest (VERY important!)
Remove from oven and let rest 20–30 minutes.
This keeps it juicy.
🔪 Serve
Slice against the grain.
Serve with:
Roasted potatoes 🥔
Steamed veggies 🥦
Or a simple gravy/au jus
💡 Pro Tips
Use a meat thermometer—it’s the secret to perfection.
Don’t skip the resting step!
For extra flavor, add a butter herb coating right after cooking.