Easy + Delicious!
Prime Rib is one of those recipes that our family HAS to have for holidays like Christmas and Easter. In fact, we’ve been known to make it for Thanksgiving too, because we love it that much. Although prime rib tends to be a little more on the expensive side, we are more willing to pay for it for special occasions like holidays and birthdays because it’s just that good. This particular dinner recipe itself is not only delicious but it’s very easy to make as well which is the main reason why we love it. Prime Rib can be intimidating, but with this recipe (and our tips and tricks), you will not only feel like a meat pro making it, but will be wowing friends and family any time it’s served. We love to include our favorite Mashed Potatoes and Dinner Rolls to round out the meal and make it extra delicious for those extra special occasions.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes
REST TIME: 1 hour
1 (10-pound) prime rib roast – Plan ½ -¾ pound per person. Look for meat with good marbling. Purchase a boneless prime rib roast cut of beef (eye of the rib roast or ribeye roast) or a bone-in prime rib roast. Consider having the butcher tie the rib bones to create a rack for the meat to stand on when cooking. 10 cloves garlic, minced – How to Mince Garlic, or use about 5 teaspoons of already minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 5-6 teaspoons minced fresh thyme) – or add fresh rosemary, oregano, or paprika optional – Serve with horseradish sauce, gravy, or au jus with the meat juices.
How to Cook Prime Rib
For a quick reference total time for a medium cook at 325°F: 2 ribs (4 to 5 pounds): 55-70 minutes 3 ribs (7 to 8.5 pounds): 1½-1¾ hours 4 ribs (9 to 10.5 pounds): 1¾-2¼ hours 5 ribs (11 to 15 pounds): 2¼-3 hours 6 ribs (15 to 16 pounds): 3-3¼ hours 7 ribs (16 to 18.5 pounds): 3¼-4 hours
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