Prime Rib

5 from 9 votes

This boneless prime rib is crusted in a rosemary, thyme garlic herb crust and cooked until tender. Pair with au jus, creamy horseradish or both!

Prep Time35

Cook Time1 25

Resting Time30

Total Time2 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 1052kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

6 pounds prime rib boneless
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
8 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Remove prime rib from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Preheat oven to 450F.
In a mortar and pestle, combine, salt, pepper, herbs and garlic and crush into rough paste. Pour in olive oil and combine. Rub the herb oil all over the surface of the prime rib. Set rack in roasting pan and place rib on rack, fat side up.
Roast rib for 20 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 325F and continue cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 120F for medium rare, about 90-95 minutes (about 14 minutes per pound)
Remove rib from oven, cover lightly with foil, and let rest for 30 minutes before slicing into ½ inch thick pieces and serve.

Notes

How to store & reheat Prime Rib

Once you’re done feasting, don’t let that beautiful oven roasated prime rib go to waste! Simply wrap the leftovers tightly in aluminum foil or place them in an airtight container. You’ll want to store it in the coolest part of your fridge to keep it as fresh as possible.

To reheat, the oven is your best friend. Preheat to 250°F and place the Prime Rib in a roasting pan, covering it loosely with aluminum foil. Heat it until the internal temperature reaches 110°F, ensuring it’s warm but not overcooked. Plus, if you’re in a hurry or just looking to heat up a slice or two, you can place your slice of Prime Rib in the microwave and heat it in 30-second intervals, checking each time until it reaches your desired temperature.

How long will Prime Rib last in the fridge?

Good news: your prime rib should last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge when properly stored. That’s enough time for some incredible next-day sandwiches or a repeat dinner!

Can I freeze this prime rib recipe?

You sure can boo! Just make sure it’s wrapped super tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil to lock in the moisture and flavor. It can last up to 2 to 3 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, simply thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.

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