Foolproof Rib Roast
Follow this rib roast recipe for a juicy and tender, succulent, standing rib roast that will make the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table! The key to perfectly cooked beef is to let your bone-in roast get to room temperature before cooking. This recipe is for well-done beef so cook yours for less time if you like your beef medium or medium-rare. Rib roast can be expensive, so this is a total splurge or special-occasion dish.
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:1 hr 30 mins
- Additional Time:3 hrs 10 mins
- Total Time:4 hrs 45 mins
- Servings:6
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Impress everyone at your table with a wonderfully tender and juicy prime rib roast. The best part? Nobody will know just how easy it was to make. Even beginners will love this top-rated standing rib roast recipe.
What Is a Standing Rib Roast?
A standing rib roast, also known as a prime rib roast, is a cut of beef from the primal rib. It’s called a standing rib roast because it’s usually cooked “standing” on the bones (so that the meat doesn’t touch the pan).
Prime rib is generally considered a superior cut of beef: It’s tender, juicy, and wonderfully flavorful.
How to Cook a Prime Rib Roast
Though this rib roast recipe is incredibly impressive, it’s surprisingly simple to make. You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect:
Rub the room temperature roast with seasonings and place it on a rack in a roasting pan with the fatty side up and the rib side on the bottom. Roast in a preheated oven for an hour, then turn off the oven. Let the roast stand in the hot oven for about three hours without opening the door. Heat the oven again and let the roast continue to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
Rib Roast Seasonings
This rib roast is simply seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Of course, you can add more seasonings to taste (but make sure not to overpower the meat’s natural flavor).
How Long to Cook a Rib Roast
This rib roast recipe should be done in a little under five hours, with about 90 minutes of actual cook time. You’ll know the rib roast is done when an instant read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F.
What to Serve With Rib Roast
Looking for crowd-pleasing side dish inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Peruse our entire collection of the 20 Best Side Dishes for Prime Rib. Or try one of these standout recipes:
- Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
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How to Store Leftover Rib Roast
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