Garlic Crust Prime Rib
Elevate your holiday feast or special dinner with this show-stopping Garlic Crust Prime Rib recipe! This tender, juicy bone-in prime rib roast is enveloped in a rich, flavorful garlic-herb butter crust, creating a golden, crispy exterior that’s bursting with savory aromas. A blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, and roasted garlic pairs beautifully with the luxurious marbling of the prime rib, delivering a restaurant-quality dish straight from your oven. Perfectly roasted at high heat and then slow-cooked to your desired doneness, this masterpiece guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Ready in just two hours, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a culinary treat at home. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a bold red wine for a meal that’s nothing short of unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs prime rib roast (bone-in)
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Let the prime rib roast sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a garlic-herb butter paste.
Rub the entire surface of the prime rib roast with olive oil, then evenly coat it with the garlic-herb butter paste, pressing it into the meat using your hands for full coverage.
Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan, bone-side down.
Roast in the preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 20 minutes to create a crispy crust.
Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting for approximately 90-100 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C) for rare, 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, or 140°F (60°C) for medium.
Remove the roast from the oven, tent it loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. The internal temperature will continue to rise by about 5-10°F during resting.
Carve the prime rib into slices and serve immediately, paired with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 486.8 g | 624% | |
| Saturated Fat | 203.7 g | 1018% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1485 mg | 495% | |
| Sodium | 5730 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 352.2 g | 704% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 34.1 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 4305 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
